PUNICA GRANATUM ‘ELCHE’200mm

Elche comes from the Spanish city of the same name. Elche Pomegranates have to be picked at just the right time: Not too early because, once picked, pomegranates halt the ripening process immediately, and also not too late because they are then at risk of bursting
Noted for its particular sweetness, it has a colour that can range from cream to deep red and its nugget is soft.
One of the most popular pomegranates in the world.

A deciduous tree growing to around 5m x 4m, with an attractive, somewhat shrubby habit, the pomegranate will tolerate a range of soils, from lovely and loamy to tough and clayey. Seriously, these things are so easy to grow that everyone should have a go.

Pop your pomegranate in a warm sunny spot where you can enjoy the gorgeous, glossy spring/summer foliage as it changes from red to apple green with the seasons. As long as the tree is protected from any spring frosts it should be fairly trouble-free; pomegranates are extremely cold tolerant and love a hot, dry summer

Water is important for pomegranates, so prevent from drying out over spring - it will improve growth and fruit set in the long run. Water for the rest of the year can be fairly limited - they don-t need too much, especially not in heavier clay soils.

Don-t be afraid to prune your pomegranates, and this is best done over winter. The idea is to clear out the middle of the tree a bit to prevent over-crowding. Remember though that pomegranates bear their fruit on mature wood, so don-t go too silly with the secateurs.