Fruit Tree
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
VkusnyiPunica granatumEversweetPunica granatumNikitski RanniPunica granatum
Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$29.95
3 galFrom$34.95
5 galFrom$84.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 19.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size12-20 feet × 10-15 feet
About Pomegranate
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, producing large, thick-rinded fruits packed with jewel-like, juice-filled arils. The plant is ornamental year-round, with brilliant orange-red flowers and attractive golden-yellow fall foliage. Starting at $29.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Orange, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Pomegranate requires full sun — a minimum of 8 hours daily — for best fruiting and ornamental performance. In NE Florida's long, sunny growing season this requirement is easily met; avoid shaded or crowded planting sites.
Water
Water regularly during establishment and throughout the growing season; once established, pomegranate is moderately drought-tolerant. Consistent moisture during fruit development reduces splitting. In NE Florida's sandy soils, mulch heavily and water 1–2 times per week during dry periods; reduce after harvest.
Soil & Fertilizer
Pomegranate adapts to NE Florida's well-drained sandy or loamy soils; amend with compost to improve moisture retention. Fertilize in early spring and again in early summer with a balanced fertilizer; select early-ripening, anthracnose-resistant cultivars (not 'Wonderful') to avoid Florida's wet-season disease pressure.
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Common questions
Is Pomegranate a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pomegranate is a fruit tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-20 feet × 10-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.