The pomegranate is native to the warm climates of Asia and the Mediterranean. It tolerates short drops in temperature, but no permanent frost. In the moderate climate, the heat-loving exotic needs good winter protection or a frost-free winter quarters.
The pomegranate tree is a low-maintenance plant that is grown in regions with tropical to subtropical climates. The fruits for the German fruit trade come from Turkey, Spain, Iran and Israel. The dry, sunny and low-precipitation climate with long, warm summers and mild winters is characteristic of these growing areas.
Overwintering the container plant
In many parts of Germany, the winters are too long and harsh for the warmth-loving pomegranate tree. That is why it is usually kept in buckets and brought into the house for the winter. Once the pomegranate tree has lost its leaves, it is moved to a dark, cool but frost-free place to overwinter where temperatures should not fall below 2°C and not exceed 10°C.
During this time, the pomegranate only gets enough water so that it does not dry out completely. From around February, the plant can move to a warmer and brighter place. In May, the pomegranate tree can take its place in the garden or on the terrace. A sheltered spot on a south wall of the house is best suited for this.
Overwintering the outdoor plant
Only in regions with a milder climate, where wine is also grown, can the pomegranate trees be planted directly outdoors in a sunny, sheltered location. But even there, and especially for the young trees, winter protection in the form of fleece or straw mats is recommended, with which the leafless sapling is protected from permanent frost.
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The less frost-sensitive varieties that are suitable for overwintering outdoors are e.g. B. Uzbek, Gabes or Provence.
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