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Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

$250.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 75L 150L

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 5m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 4m

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm (moderate) (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' is the commercial standard pomegranate, carrying large deep red fruit with sweet-tart juicy arils and exceptional keeping quality. Bright orange-red trumpet flowers through spring and summer make it ornamental well before the fruit arrives.

'Wonderful' grows to 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, and can be trained as a multi-stemmed shrub or a single-trunk small tree. Glossy foliage turns clear yellow in autumn before dropping, giving a third season of interest.

'Wonderful' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and is highly drought tolerant once established. It wants full sun and free-draining soil, and fruits best in districts with a long hot dry summer to ripen the crop properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Punica granatum 'Wonderful'

How big does Punica granatum 'Wonderful' grow?

'Wonderful' grows to 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide. It can be trained as a multi-stemmed shrub or pruned to a single trunk as a small feature tree.

When does 'Wonderful' fruit ripen?

Fruit ripens through autumn, following orange-red flowering in spring and summer. The fruit stores exceptionally well, which is why 'Wonderful' is the main commercial variety.

Is 'Wonderful' self-fertile?

Yes. 'Wonderful' is self-fertile and will crop from a single tree, though fruit set improves with bee activity during flowering.

Can pomegranate be grown in a pot?

Yes. 'Wonderful' performs well in a large pot in full sun with free-draining mix. Container trees stay smaller and crop lighter but fruit reliably with consistent watering and feeding.

Is Punica granatum 'Wonderful' frost hardy?

Yes. It is frost hardy and survives heavy and frequent frost without damage. It is deciduous, so winter cold does not affect the plant while it is dormant.

What climate does pomegranate need to fruit well?

It fruits best where summers are long, hot and dry. In humid or short-summer districts the tree grows well and flowers, but fruit may not ripen fully or may split.

How much water does a pomegranate need?

It is highly drought tolerant once established, but consistent water through fruit development prevents splitting. Irregular watering is the most common cause of split fruit.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Edible Garden
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree works in an:

Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 5m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 4m

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm (moderate) (approx.).

Growth Rate of Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm (moderate) (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

Is Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree frost tolerant?

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree Flower?

Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’ produces large, bright orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring through summer. These vivid blooms appear in repeated flushes and create a bold ornamental display before developing into large, deep red pomegranates with rich, sweet–tart arils.

Does Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

Red

Is Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree an Australian Native Tree?

No

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is Native to Originally from the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, where pomegranates (Punica granatum) have been cultivated for thousands of years.

What is the Wildlife Value of Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, supporting warm-season pollinators. The ripening fruit provides food for birds, and the dense, twiggy canopy offers shelter and light nesting habitat—adding useful biodiversity value to edible gardens and orchard plantings.

How much Sunlight does Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree need?

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils and tolerates a wide pH range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. It may struggle in heavy clay or consistently wet soils unless improved with coarse material and organic matter for better drainage and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, strong root development and reliable fruiting.

Is Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree Drought Tolerant?

Is Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Wonderful’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to hot, dry, Mediterranean-style climates, it maintains strong growth and reliable fruiting with deep, occasional watering during extended dry spells.

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How To Plant Your Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm (moderate) (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree in Different Soil

Punica granatum performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the best time to harvest the pomegranates?
Pomegranates are typically harvested in late summer to early fall when they have reached their peak ripeness.
Are pomegranates difficult to grow?
While they may require some care and maintenance, pomegranates are relatively easy to grow and can thrive in a variety of climates.
What are the health benefits of pomegranates?
Pomegranates are known for their high antioxidant content and potential health benefits, including heart health and anti-inflammatory properties.