How to Grow Pomegranate Trees in Containers

Pomegranate trees can be grown in the ground or in containers. They are self pollinating so you only need one tree to harvest some fruit. The fruit of the pomegranate is full of antioxidants and other health benefits. The bark is antibacterial and antiviral. It's a hardy tree and tolerant to many weather conditions, making it an easy tree to grow. You can expect flowering and fruit from a two-year-old tree.

Things You'll Need

• Pomegranate tree
• 10 gallon container
• Tree potting soil
• Fertilizer

Instructions

1. Fill container about 1/4 full with tree potting soil. Leaving some on the bottom, cone the rest of the dirt up the sides. Place the root ball in the cone. Fill in around the roots with soil. Fill to the level of the container you purchased it in. Do not cover any part of the trunk with soil.

2. Water well. Press down soil slightly to make sure there are no air pockets around the root ball. After the tree is planted, water deeply about once a week. You may need to water more in the heat of the summer.

3. Put about a half cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer on the tree. Spread it on top of the soil, keeping it two inches away from the trunk. Water the fertilizer into the soil. For the first two years, fertilize in November, February and May. After that, fertilize only in November and February.

4. Prune after the first year by removing cross branches and shoots to about 3 to 5 shoots per branch. Remove all dead or damaged wood in the late winter. Discard it away from the tree. Remove suckers according to how you want your tree to look.

5. Leave the tree in full sun outdoors. If you live in an area where the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, bring the tree indoors. Place it by a sunny window until the danger is over.