From what I know, pomegranates will go dormant if theyre in the environment where that would be advantageous (like being outside in latitudes kinda far away from the tropics). If there is a gradual change in sunlight hours and temperature, it will signal to the tree to either go dormant or to wake up from dormancy. Your little tree is looking beautiful!
Thank you! I heard somewhere that some types are more cold tolerant than others. Not sure which mine is but I'd guess it's not very cold tolerant based on it's dainty leaves. If I even look at it wrong it gets wilty.
From what I've read, some cultivars are fairly hardy, and I think most can tolerate brief periods of freezing temperatures. Of course, as bonsai, I wouldn't push the limit too hard. Concerning dormancy, or the lack thereof, I believe it's perfectly fine to skip dormancy with this species some years, but it's good to give her a rest once in a while so she doesn't burn out. That could be what happened to the mother of this tree - several consecutive years without a rest may have weakened her too much for anything more than minor work. I would say, especially if she's due for major work, it might be best to leave her outside until the fall night-time temps dip into the 40s or 30s - just keep an eye on her and bring her in for the winter after abscission is complete. By then, she should fully enter into dormancy and sleep until after Christmas. Then, just watch for buds to start swelling like you would most other trees. That's just my perspective, and I've been wrong before. I would love to see an update on your pomegranate and hear what others have observed. Anyway, that's a nice little tree you have there. They really are fun and rewarding little trees, aren't they! 😊
Thanks Jay! I'm hoping my theory on the timing ends up being right. So far so good though! Ps ... I just got a Ming Aralia and some Kanuma soil. You inspired me to give another go! (Video coming soon)
Nope, I just get a bag of pea gravel from Lowes. But, I may stop using it altogether. I was reading about the pros and cons of putting gravel at the bottom of the bottom of the pots. The theory was that water tends to log at the bottom of the soil, whether there are rocks down there or not. So if there ARE rocks down there, the water logging happens higher up in the soil, which is not ideal. But I don't know. Im testing it out lately.
That natural root plain was wicked cool, Toy! I hope it does well in the shallow pot! I (finally) found and purchased one of these. Really looking forward to working with it come spring. I’m keeping mine in the arctic entryway for now. Temps in low 60s during the day, low 50s at night (F of course). Mine is currently going nighty-night; yellow leaves and they’re starting to drop. Probably the difference between Texas fall and Alaska fall. Looking forward to the next update, brother!!
Thanks! I was looking at the original video with this from a couple years ago and wow, it was just a tiny little stick. I can't believe how fast these things grow! Cool that you found one in your area. Was it a starter or did it have some girth on it?
@@BonsaiBoise I was looking for a starter, but the lady wouldn’t sell me a starter. It’s about 4 foot tall with several trunks. A legit shrub! It’ll take a few years and multiple air layers to get it into bonsai shape, then I’ll focus on structure.
Have seedling of Pomegranate which is less than 4 months old lol. I wonder if it can flower next summer already? So have no experience to share really but they have such elegant small leaves and as you said and shown the flowers are really nice.
Maybe!? I think this one flowered it's 2nd growing season, although being a cutting, I wonder if that has any effect. Not sure. Side not, I recently heard, (and forgot to mention on the video), that there has to be a other pomegranate close by in order to pollinate the flowers into fruit.
@@chinookwind8535 not sure of the reason but how much do you trim them? I noticed when I trim mine more often, they blossom less. When I trim less often, they blossom more.
Cute little tree. You said indoor? Do you use a grow light? Mine was outside for 2 years before I lost it, as I heard could handle to 30 degrees. I protected during winter. Was I misinformed?
I either use a grow light or keep it by a window. (I move my trees around a lot). In the warmer months I move it outside where it really takes off! I have never had the guts to try leaving it out in the cold. Although the guy from Back Garden Bonsai, (I love his channel), says that he leaves them in his shed over the winter. I believe he's in England so I assume it gets fairly cold. Personally, I don't have the guts to try it ❄️
I’m in Virginia. My pomegranate tree survives the winter here. Well mine is an actual tree I grew in a 30 gallon container. It’s probably about 5 1/2 feet tall. It produces very well. I get at least 20 pomegranates from it a year. I cut the tops of my fruit trees indoors that are in pots to allow them to bush out and I trim them from there when need be. They still produce their fruits but more concentrated lower on the tree. Where any low hanging fruits gets the proper nutrients distributed throughout the tree/bush faster than it would for higher hanging fruits that grow slower than the lower.
Thank you! I use gravel on the bottom of the pot for drainage. For so, it's a mix of perlite, safety absorb, pumice, and pine bark. I have a couple videos on how I mix up. I throw in some volcanic rock once in awhile if I can find some.
I guess any time you clip a tree it's technically a "clip and grow" style so yeah. Hopefully I made sense. I don't write down what I'm going to say or anything, I just wing it.
Kind of weird that some do and some don't. I can't imagine mine surviving the cold winter though. I'm starting to wonder if there's a variety similar to this one that drops it's leaves and can tolerate the cold. I'm still fairly new to this species.
This is giving me anxiety. I tried minding my own business but this tree has to grow out. You need to put it in a bigger pot until you see the gnarly of the trunk. It should be grown out then trimmed back. All trees need to grow out. Thank you. I'll shut up now.
From what I know, pomegranates will go dormant if theyre in the environment where that would be advantageous (like being outside in latitudes kinda far away from the tropics). If there is a gradual change in sunlight hours and temperature, it will signal to the tree to either go dormant or to wake up from dormancy.
Your little tree is looking beautiful!
Thank you! I heard somewhere that some types are more cold tolerant than others. Not sure which mine is but I'd guess it's not very cold tolerant based on it's dainty leaves. If I even look at it wrong it gets wilty.
From what I've read, some cultivars are fairly hardy, and I think most can tolerate brief periods of freezing temperatures. Of course, as bonsai, I wouldn't push the limit too hard.
Concerning dormancy, or the lack thereof, I believe it's perfectly fine to skip dormancy with this species some years, but it's good to give her a rest once in a while so she doesn't burn out. That could be what happened to the mother of this tree - several consecutive years without a rest may have weakened her too much for anything more than minor work.
I would say, especially if she's due for major work, it might be best to leave her outside until the fall night-time temps dip into the 40s or 30s - just keep an eye on her and bring her in for the winter after abscission is complete. By then, she should fully enter into dormancy and sleep until after Christmas. Then, just watch for buds to start swelling like you would most other trees.
That's just my perspective, and I've been wrong before. I would love to see an update on your pomegranate and hear what others have observed.
Anyway, that's a nice little tree you have there. They really are fun and rewarding little trees, aren't they! 😊
I'm just starting my bonsai journey with a little pomegranate, it's so cute. Hugs from Brazil
Thank you!
Nice choice of pot! I think you chose the right time to repot.. looking forward to the future updates of the SUCCESS! 💪
Thanks Jay! I'm hoping my theory on the timing ends up being right. So far so good though! Ps ... I just got a Ming Aralia and some Kanuma soil. You inspired me to give another go! (Video coming soon)
@@BonsaiBoise Good luck Mike!
I enjoyed your break down of clip-n-grow and hedge pruning, without the judgement on either choice
Thank you!
Do you rock tumble? Your rocks are nice and round. Great looking cutting!
Nope, I just get a bag of pea gravel from Lowes. But, I may stop using it altogether. I was reading about the pros and cons of putting gravel at the bottom of the bottom of the pots. The theory was that water tends to log at the bottom of the soil, whether there are rocks down there or not. So if there ARE rocks down there, the water logging happens higher up in the soil, which is not ideal. But I don't know. Im testing it out lately.
That natural root plain was wicked cool, Toy! I hope it does well in the shallow pot!
I (finally) found and purchased one of these. Really looking forward to working with it come spring. I’m keeping mine in the arctic entryway for now. Temps in low 60s during the day, low 50s at night (F of course). Mine is currently going nighty-night; yellow leaves and they’re starting to drop. Probably the difference between Texas fall and Alaska fall.
Looking forward to the next update, brother!!
Thanks! I was looking at the original video with this from a couple years ago and wow, it was just a tiny little stick. I can't believe how fast these things grow! Cool that you found one in your area. Was it a starter or did it have some girth on it?
@@BonsaiBoise I was looking for a starter, but the lady wouldn’t sell me a starter. It’s about 4 foot tall with several trunks. A legit shrub! It’ll take a few years and multiple air layers to get it into bonsai shape, then I’ll focus on structure.
Oh man I'm jealous! Would love to check it out sometime if you post pictures anywhere.
@@BonsaiBoise check your Instagram message in-box, brother
Have seedling of Pomegranate which is less than 4 months old lol. I wonder if it can flower next summer already? So have no experience to share really but they have such elegant small leaves and as you said and shown the flowers are really nice.
Maybe!? I think this one flowered it's 2nd growing season, although being a cutting, I wonder if that has any effect. Not sure. Side not, I recently heard, (and forgot to mention on the video), that there has to be a other pomegranate close by in order to pollinate the flowers into fruit.
@@BonsaiBoise Yeah wouldn't surprise me as many plants and trees need cross pollination.
I have several pomegranate
Trees grown from seedlings some over 5 yes old no blossoms yet on any of them
@@chinookwind8535 not sure of the reason but how much do you trim them? I noticed when I trim mine more often, they blossom less. When I trim less often, they blossom more.
@@chinookwind8535 OK some patience required then lol
good video👍
Thanks!
Cute little tree. You said indoor? Do you use a grow light? Mine was outside for 2 years before I lost it, as I heard could handle to 30 degrees. I protected during winter. Was I misinformed?
I either use a grow light or keep it by a window. (I move my trees around a lot). In the warmer months I move it outside where it really takes off! I have never had the guts to try leaving it out in the cold. Although the guy from Back Garden Bonsai, (I love his channel), says that he leaves them in his shed over the winter. I believe he's in England so I assume it gets fairly cold. Personally, I don't have the guts to try it ❄️
@@BonsaiBoise Thank you so much for your tips! I’ll have to try growing indoors, I love the tiny leaves and the pretty flowers.
I’m in Virginia. My pomegranate tree survives the winter here. Well mine is an actual tree I grew in a 30 gallon container. It’s probably about 5 1/2 feet tall. It produces very well. I get at least 20 pomegranates from it a year. I cut the tops of my fruit trees indoors that are in pots to allow them to bush out and I trim them from there when need be. They still produce their fruits but more concentrated lower on the tree. Where any low hanging fruits gets the proper nutrients distributed throughout the tree/bush faster than it would for higher hanging fruits that grow slower than the lower.
Great video and I love Pomegranates. They are just lovely plants.
Do you use only gravel when repotting?
Many thanks
Thank you! I use gravel on the bottom of the pot for drainage. For so, it's a mix of perlite, safety absorb, pumice, and pine bark. I have a couple videos on how I mix up. I throw in some volcanic rock once in awhile if I can find some.
Did it survive? I ask this because the tree wasn’t dormant and you trimmed a lot of roots
It did! That was about a year and a half ago though. It's a little sick now but for other reasons.
I saw you didn't put true sand in it, what type of soil mix was that white stony ??
It was perlite, safety absorb, and pine bark.
What soil mix do you use?
I've got a few videos on how I do it. If you go to my profile page it's the featured video I think
I think you may mean to say hedge pruning and directional pruning, both are ways of grow & clip.
I guess any time you clip a tree it's technically a "clip and grow" style so yeah. Hopefully I made sense. I don't write down what I'm going to say or anything, I just wing it.
these grow really easily from seed..ive had 100% success rate..ive also had some that drop all their leaves and others that dont..
Kind of weird that some do and some don't. I can't imagine mine surviving the cold winter though. I'm starting to wonder if there's a variety similar to this one that drops it's leaves and can tolerate the cold. I'm still fairly new to this species.
This is giving me anxiety. I tried minding my own business but this tree has to grow out. You need to put it in a bigger pot until you see the gnarly of the trunk. It should be grown out then trimmed back. All trees need to grow out. Thank you. I'll shut up now.
If this gave you anxiety, some of my other videos would make you faint
@@BonsaiBoise 😂