Sweet Pomegranate – Punica granatum

🍎 Sweet Pomegranate – Punica granatum
A timeless fruit with bold flavor and antioxidant power, the Sweet Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a beautiful, fruiting shrub or small tree that produces juicy, ruby-red arils with a mild, sweet flavor and low acidity. Unlike store-bought pomegranates that can be tart or dry, this variety is selected for its superior sweetness and soft, edible seeds—perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or garnish.

Pomegranate trees thrive in warm, dry, and sunny conditions, making them well-suited to Florida and subtropical regions, especially when planted in well-drained soil. They’re also drought-tolerant, easy to maintain, and offer ornamental value with their bright red flowers and striking form.

📅 Season: Late summer to fall
📏 Growth Habit: Shrubby small tree; 6–12 ft; ideal for hedges, containers, or edible landscapes
🍷 Fruit Use: Fresh eating, juicing, desserts, smoothies
⭐ Most Important Trait: Exceptionally sweet, low-acid fruit with soft seeds—great for kids, juicing, and fresh snacking straight from the tree.