Pomegranate Tree - Eightball

Punica granatum 'Eightball'

R185.00

Ships in: 2-4 days from Gauteng

Compact Near-Black Ornamental!

Dwarf habit for pots and small gardens — striking dark fruit.

Eightball is a compact ornamental (but edible) pomegranate with small nearly-black fruit and pink-blushed white arils — excellent for pots and small city gardens.

Drought-tolerant once established — a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.

Bag Size

19cm pot

Eightball Pomegranate for Sale

The pomegranate is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees in the world and one of the most versatile ornamental and fruiting plants available to South African gardeners. Beautiful when in flower, striking when in fruit, drought-tolerant once established and adaptable to nearly every South African climate — the pomegranate genuinely earns its place in any garden.

Eightball is a compact ornamental (but edible) pomegranate with small nearly-black fruit and pink-blushed white arils — excellent for pots and small city gardens.

Self-fertile. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Ideal for gardens and large containers.

Pomegranate Tree - Eightball

Appearance

Small fruit with thick glossy dark purple to almost black skin. White arils blushed pink with a sweet-sour taste. Large hard seeds.

Harvest Time

From late February into March (depending on local weather).

Year to Bear

Grafted trees can produce a first crop within 1–2 years of planting under good conditions.

Growth Rate

Slow, compact dwarf habit — typically around 2m × 1.5m. Light bearer.

Container Friendly?

Pomegranates grow well in large containers. Use a well-drained potting mix and keep watered through the growing season.

Sunlight

Full sun with good air circulation for best flowering and fruiting.

Watering

Water consistently in spring and early summer. Reduce from late summer. Container plants need more frequent watering and must not dry out.

Temperature

Tolerant of moderate frost once established. Young plants may need protection in colder gardens.

Chilling

No strict chilling requirement. Deciduous in colder areas; semi-evergreen in mild climates.

Pollination Info

Self-fertile. A single tree will produce fruit without a pollinating partner.

Planting & Care Guide

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Pomegranates dislike wet feet but are remarkably drought-tolerant once established.

Feed monthly with pelletised manure from September to February. Preventative spraying for false codling moth and fruit fly is recommended where these pests are active.

Water consistently through spring and early summer for better yields; reduce watering from late summer but avoid severe drought. Container plants must never dry out completely.

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