Bare root pomegranate
 

I put a bare root pomegranate in the ground this past winter (mid
Feb.), along with raspberries and roses (in different locations). The
raspberries and roses are showing vigorous signs of growth; good cane
on the raspberries and enough roses to harvest for the dining table
centerpiece.

There is no sign of life from the pomegranate. That said, it doesn't
really seem dead, either. The branches are supple and green. They'll
bend when you bend them, not snap off as dry twigs might. But there are
no leaves, no buds, nothing. It looks the same as when I put it in the
ground.

I've heard that pomegranates take a few years to reach maturity but
this is ridiculous. I should think that there would be a few leaves by
now.

Anybody know what's going on here?

-Frank

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Bare root pomegranate
 

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:31:22 -0700, Frank J Warner
wrote:

I put a bare root pomegranate in the ground this past winter (mid
Feb.), along with raspberries and roses (in different locations). The
raspberries and roses are showing vigorous signs of growth; good cane
on the raspberries and enough roses to harvest for the dining table
centerpiece.

There is no sign of life from the pomegranate. That said, it doesn't
really seem dead, either. The branches are supple and green. They'll
bend when you bend them, not snap off as dry twigs might. But there are
no leaves, no buds, nothing. It looks the same as when I put it in the
ground.

I've heard that pomegranates take a few years to reach maturity but
this is ridiculous. I should think that there would be a few leaves by
now.

Anybody know what's going on here?

-Frank

I'd guess you received a defective plant.

Bare root pomegranate
 

On Jun 18, 9:31?am, Frank J Warner
wrote:
I put a bare root pomegranate in the ground this past winter (mid
Feb.), along with raspberries and roses (in different locations). The
raspberries and roses are showing vigorous signs of growth; good cane
on the raspberries and enough roses to harvest for the dining table
centerpiece.

There is no sign of life from the pomegranate. That said, it doesn't
really seem dead, either. The branches are supple and green. They'll
bend when you bend them, not snap off as dry twigs might. But there are
no leaves, no buds, nothing. It looks the same as when I put it in the
ground.

I've heard that pomegranates take a few years to reach maturity but
this is ridiculous. I should think that there would be a few leaves by
now.

Anybody know what's going on here?

-Frank

--
Here's some of my work:http://www.franksknives.com

You Have Not created a profile so I can see where you live (and you
don't say) but I can say that for Southern California that would be
very unusual. Pomegrantes I have put in bare root sprouted quickly and
fruited in their 2nd year. I probably planted "Wonderful" however I
can't say I remember. Planted them in full sun and lots of water to
get them started (have really sandy non water retaining soil where I
live). Regards - Jim