Pomegranate Wonderful 14 L Pot
AU$115.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$10.45
Around a meter tall
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Product Details
Pomegranate ‘Wonderful’ (Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’)
Common Name
Wonderful Pomegranate
Botanical Name
Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’
Description
The ‘Wonderful’ Pomegranate is the world’s most popular commercial pomegranate variety, renowned for producing large, deep red fruits packed with sweet-tart, ruby-red arils that are rich in antioxidants and flavour. This deciduous fruit tree is highly productive, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in Perth’s warm Mediterranean climate. It also features attractive glossy green foliage and vibrant orange-red flowers, making it an excellent ornamental as well as a productive fruit tree.
Features
● Produces large, premium-quality pomegranates.
● Sweet-tart flavour with juicy, deep red arils.
● High in antioxidants, vitamin C and fibre.
● Spectacular orange-red flowers in spring and summer.
● Attractive glossy green foliage.
● Deciduous tree providing seasonal interest.
● Excellent drought tolerance once established.
● Long-lived and reliable fruit producer.
● Ideal for home gardens, orchards and edible landscapes.
● Fruits are perfect for eating fresh, juicing, salads, desserts and cooking.
Height & Width
● Height: 2-3 metres
● Width: 2 metres
● Can be maintained around 2 metres with regular pruning.
Best Growing Conditions in Perth
The Wonderful Pomegranate performs exceptionally well in Perth’s hot, dry summers and mild winters.
● Position: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily).
● Climate: Ideal for Perth and most areas of Western Australia.
● Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy or slightly clay soils.
● Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.5).
● Avoid waterlogged soils.
Watering
● Water regularly during the first 12 months.
● Once established, deep watering every 7–14 days during summer is usually sufficient.
● Reduce watering during winter.
● Consistent watering while fruit develops improves fruit size and quality.
Fertilising
● Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser.
● Apply another light feeding in late spring or early summer.
● Avoid excessive nitrogen as it encourages leaf growth instead of fruit.
Pruning
● Prune during winter while dormant.
● Remove dead, damaged and crossing branches.
● Thin crowded growth to improve airflow and sunlight.
● Remove suckers from the base.
● Annual pruning encourages larger fruit and healthier growth.
Fruiting Season in Perth
● Flowers appear from late spring through summer.
● Fruit is generally ready from late summer to autumn (March–May in Perth), depending on seasonal conditions.
● Trees usually begin producing fruit within 2–3 years after planting.
Pollination
● Self-pollinating.
● Only one tree is required to produce fruit.
● Planting multiple trees may increase yields.
Landscaping Uses
● Feature tree.
● Edible garden.
● Backyard orchard.
● Mediterranean gardens.
● Water-wise landscapes.
● Courtyard gardens.
● Large pots and containers.
● Screening and informal hedging when planted closely.
● Attractive ornamental specimen due to its flowers and colourful fruit.
Why Grow Wonderful Pomegranate?
● Excellent performer in Perth’s climate.
● Produces large, premium-quality fruit.
● Heat and drought tolerant.
● Low maintenance.
● Attractive ornamental flowers.
● Highly nutritious fruit.
● Long productive life.
● Suitable for beginner gardeners.
Care Tips for Perth
● Plant in full sun for maximum flowering and fruit production.
● Improve heavy clay soil with compost before planting.
● Mulch well to conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk.
● Protect young trees from severe frost in colder inland areas.
● Net the tree if birds become a problem when fruit ripens.
Harvesting
Harvest when the fruit develops a deep red colour and produces a metallic sound when tapped. Fruit does not continue ripening after picking, so harvest only when fully mature.
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