Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Mini Pomegranate

The dwarf pomegranate is a-thrivin'.  Though I was not expecting any fruit on the little guy for another year, this dwarf tree/bush bore three mini fruits this season.  It really couldn't be cuter.  Here is a picture of the fruit that was cracked open on the branch today.  The seeds are hardly the red jewel color I'd expect from a pomegranate and they were extremely tart and tiny.  Maybe it is because that plant is still so young.  But, the flowers keep coming on this plant.  I would really encourage anyone living in So Cal to find one of these dwarf plants for their house/apartment.   It is so easy to care for; the flowers are pretty and attract hummingbirds.  AND, as a benefit, the pomegranate fruit is so beautiful and so perfect. I am considering ordering another one of these plants because I don't think one is nearly enough ;) 
PS.  I bought mine at Gurneys.com if you are curious, but I think this time around, I'd just ask my local nursery for suggestions on where to buy it locally.

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