Collecting Punica - Pomegranate
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About 1 1/2 years ago I had the option to dig up a pomegranate - Punica, from a garden. I thought it would be a big clump shrub but when I got home and started pulling soil from the roots, the clump fell apart in pieces.
Fast forward to spring 2019, and a lot of variation in budding occurred. Some of them were growing strongly early spring, others had not budded yet late may
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Fast forward to spring 2019, and a lot of variation in budding occurred. Some of them were growing strongly early spring, others had not budded yet late may
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Over 2019 most of the plants were given away to friends. Not a single one fully died.
In winter 2019-2020 I offered the last one for sale intending to only keep the largest clump, for what I thought was a good price. When it did not sell, I decided to keep it, as it is growing on me more and more.
So in spring, I thinned the branches, clipped the top back and wired a few of them in position:
Now, a few weeks later they are glowing with enjoyment of the gorgeous spring we are having here. The big clump is still a doubt. I have brought the main trunks closer together. But I am wondering which front to go for. Any thoughts?
In winter 2019-2020 I offered the last one for sale intending to only keep the largest clump, for what I thought was a good price. When it did not sell, I decided to keep it, as it is growing on me more and more.
So in spring, I thinned the branches, clipped the top back and wired a few of them in position:
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Now, a few weeks later they are glowing with enjoyment of the gorgeous spring we are having here. The big clump is still a doubt. I have brought the main trunks closer together. But I am wondering which front to go for. Any thoughts?
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Certainly look promising
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