When Does a Pomegranate Tree Bloom? Latest Blooming Period Guide

The pomegranate is also known as An pomegranate, mountain-force leaf, ruo-liu wood, etc. It is a deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Punica in the family Lythraceae. The history of pomegranate cultivation in China can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. According to Lu Gong's records, it was introduced from the Western Regions by Zhang Qian. In traditional Chinese culture it is regarded as an auspicious symbol, seen as a sign of many sons and much blessing. Now let us take a look at when the pomegranate tree blooms!

When does the pomegranate bloom?

The pomegranate generally blooms from May to June each year. The pomegranate is a warmth-loving tree species, and its phenological period is later than that of ordinary local broadleaf tree species. It generally begins to stir in mid-to-late March, sprouts in early April, forms buds in mid-to-late April, begins to flower in early May, reaches full bloom from mid-May to mid-June, and basically finishes blooming by late June to early July.

When does the pomegranate ripen?

The pomegranate generally ripens from September to October each year. After the pomegranate flowers fade, it bears fruit. Once ripe, the fruit becomes a large, many-chambered, many-seeded berry. Each chamber contains numerous seeds; the outer seed coat is fleshy, bright red, pale red or white, juicy, sweet with a touch of sourness, and this is the edible part, while the inner seed coat is horny, and some have degenerated and softened.

Why does the pomegranate not bloom?

1. The pomegranate is a light-loving plant. Only with full sun in spring and summer can it grow robust and upright; placed in a shady spot it often grows poorly, which affects blooming.

2. The pomegranate is very sensitive to fertilizer. Fertilizing too frequently easily causes excessive vegetative growth, which affects flower bud differentiation. Without fertilizing, the nutrients cannot keep up and it is also hard to preserve the flowers.

3. The pomegranate must be protected from excessive moisture. Do not water too much, do not let it be rained on, and do not spray it with water, otherwise it will grow leggy and blooming will be affected.