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Eating healthy is a long-lasting trend in this country. People from crossfit fanatics to soccer Moms and yoga enthusiasts actively seek out the joys of a diet rich in antioxidants.
That interest in superfood has met the twin trend of Edible Landscaping. Nature Hills is so pleased we can support our customers in their quest to boost food security.
Make the most of your sunshine with the exceptional, early ripening Tom's Red Pomegranate tree (Punica granatum 'Toms Red'). You'll love everything about these pretty fruiting plants.
A lovely harvest of bold-toned, leather-skinned pomegranates is one of the first varieties to develop red coloration in fall. Harvest and quarter them for easy access to the heavenly aroma and taste of the glistening, edible arils inside.
Juice them for a sweet-tasting drink as a wonderfully satisfying reward. Reduce the juice into a syrupy "molasses" for cocktails.
Use them in cooking. Their sweet-tart taste is a perfect complement to braised meats, and as a salad topping.
Of course, you'll also get excited about the ornamental qualities of these exquisite plants. Decorate your landscape with their showy, red blooms in summertime.
The trumpet-shaped blooms will make you feel like you live on a tropical island. The long, lustrous leaves add another delightful touch.
Our expert growers are excited about this early variety. We'll have a very hard time keeping it in stock.
Place your order for Tom's Red Pomegranate ASAP, as we only have a limited inventory available each year.
For home owners in Zones 7 - 10, you can plant these in the ground as a lovely ornamental edible tree. Keep the lowest limbs on the tree to create a bushier look—you'll love the privacy.
These are self-pollinating trees, but you'll enjoy a much larger fruit set with another nearby. Add with our other varieties of Pomegranate to extend your season of harvest.
Space them eight to ten feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. Why not run them along your fence line as a gorgeous hedgerow?
Remove the lower limbs back to the main stem and create a tree-form. Use a single one as an accent tree.
It's very "on-trend" to anchor your foundation planting with an edible tree placed at the corner of your home!
In the warmer zones, the foliage of Tom's Red Pomegranate may stay evergreen. Either way, the large leaves are a snap to pick up in late fall.
Tiny lot, or renting? Grow them in large containers and move them to a sheltered spot for the wintertime.
Even cold-winter gardeners can grow them in containers or grow bags. Move them into a cool, brightly lit area for wintertime.
They'll rest in a period of dormancy in those conditions. Bring them outside again once the weather warms up, and enjoy another wonderful season.
Tom's Red Pomegranate needs full sunlight or partial shade. Give it at least four hours of direct sunlight a day.
Well-drained soils that shed water quickly are also important. As long as the drainage is good, they aren't fussy about soil type.
Mulch is important to keep the root system cool. Apply a three-inch layer, but please pull it back away from the trunk.
Water on a regular schedule until the roots are well established. You want to keep the soil evenly moist, never wet. Once the plant is established, it tolerates periodic drought.
Container plants need careful watering, too. During dormancy, water once a month at most, and ensure the excess water drains quickly.
Prune in late winter. Eliminate crossing branches and head back any branches growing into the interior. The goal is to open the canopy up to sunlight and air circulation.
Through fruit development, apply a periodic application of an organic fertilizer for fruiting plants. Follow the directions on the package.
Why pay more from pricy pomegranates from the grocery stores? Order your Tom's Red Pomegranate from our fruit tree specialists today and grow your own!
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
#1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
#3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
#6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
#7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Sentry is designed to protect both consumers and the nursery trade from invasive plant pests and diseases. Sites that display the Plant Sentry protection badge are protected from consumers buying and nurseries shipping material carrying invasive pests and diseases.
This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Color | Zone | Times |
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3 | Spring 2019 | |
4 | Now | |
5 | Now | |
6 | Now | |
7 | Now | |
8 | Now | |
9 | Now | |
10 | Now | |
11 | Now |
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H | |
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0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
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Botanical Name | Punica granatum 'Toms Red' |
Type | Deciduous |
Mature Height | 20 - 30 feet |
Mature Spread | 15 - 20 feet |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Soil | Well Drained |
Moisture | Medium |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Harvest Time | Late Season |
Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
Pruning Time | Late Winter |
Fragrant | No |