How Do You Care For A Utah Pomegranate Tree?
The Utah Sweet pomegranate tree can grow 30 feet tall and has pink-orange flowers that are self-pollinating. This hardy tree with its apple-sized fruit is suited for USDA zones 6 through 10. The fruit of the Utah Sweet pomegranate tree has pink skin and pulp, with seeds that are softer than other pomegranate cultivars. The pomegranate fruit develops on the tips of new growth, so understanding how to prune your Utah Sweet pomegranate tree correctly will help it produce an abundant harvest. Water newly planted Utah Sweet pomegranate trees every 2 to 4 weeks until you observe new growth. Pomegranate trees need 60 inches of rain per year, so water established pomegranate trees as needed to supplement natural rainfall. Apply 2 lbs. of an 8-8-8 fertilizer to young trees every November and March. After the pomegranate tree is 2 years old, apply 4.5 lbs. of 8-8-8 fertilizer every November and March. Once the tree is mature and fully grown, increase the amount of fertilizer to 6.5 lbs. Apply th
