Eversweet Pomegranate Tree - Punica granatum 'Eversweet'

Eversweet Pomegranate Tree (Punica granatum 'Eversweet')

Enjoy fresh, juicy pomegranates ripening in your own backyard with the Eversweet variety, known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and nearly seedless flesh. This compact fruiting tree features stunning orange-red blossoms in late spring, followed by deep ruby fruit that won't stain your hands or clothing. When you buy an Eversweet Pomegranate Tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a vigorous, low-maintenance plant ready to produce harvestable fruit within just two to three years.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Eversweet Pomegranate as a striking focal point in your edible garden, container orchard, or Mediterranean-inspired landscape. This versatile plant works equally well as a shaped tree or fuller shrub, making it ideal for creating natural privacy screens, defining garden borders, or filling mixed fruit plantings. Its ornamental flowers and colorful fruit provide months of visual appeal while delivering fresh produce, making it perfect for homeowners looking to maximize both beauty and functionality in their outdoor spaces.

Specifications

Height: 8–10 feet (occasionally 12 feet)
Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: 6–8 hours daily
Water: Weekly; increase frequency during warm seasons
Soil: Well-draining, adaptable to various soil types
USDA Zones: 7–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces exceptionally sweet, virtually seedless fruit that ripens 6–7 months after flowering, ready for harvest from September through October
• Light pink to nearly clear juice resists staining, making fresh-squeezed juice a mess-free pleasure
• Showy orange-red spring blooms add ornamental value months before fruit arrives
• Requires minimal maintenance and thrives in diverse climates with adaptability to multiple soil conditions

Planting & Care

Choose a sunny location with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily, then dig a planting hole sized to your tree's root ball. Position the plant, gently loosen its roots, backfill with soil while tamping gently, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. Water weekly during the growing season and increase watering frequency during hot months if the top inch of soil feels dry. Once established, prune away dead or weak branches in spring before new growth appears. In year two, apply 2 ounces of nitrogen fertilizer in spring, then add 1 ounce annually; mature trees (5+ years old) benefit from 6–8 ounces applied in late winter.