I just moved into a house that has a pomegranate tree in the yard. Can you tell me something about this tree and how to take care of it? The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a dense, bushy deciduous ...

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Q: Last winter, I planted a bare-root pomegranate tree. It has done very well, as it has nearly doubled in size. However, the branches are very leggy and the plant isn’t very treelike. Should I prune ...

Answer: Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are monoecious plants. Monoecious is a flowering term that means it has both male (pollen-forming) and female (ovary- and fruit-forming) reproductive organs on ...

Discover how a pomegranate tree was growing from a seed to a young plant in this 187 days time-lapse. Pomegranate seeds were ...

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The first time you crack open a pomegranate, you understand why this Iranian native has achieved such significance around the world. The hard, leathery shell splits with a satisfying crack, revealing ...

Pomegranate is loaded with important nutrients and offers a wide range of health benefits. The scientific name of the pomegranate plant is Punica granatum, which is famous for its tasty and medicinal ...

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