Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate
Punica granatum 'Purple Heart'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
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.
Standard Shipping Rates
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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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 7-10
Outstanding Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate
- Productive Late October Harvest
- 200 Chill Hours
- Wonderfully Refreshing Flavor & Sweet With Low Acidity
- Dark Red, Large Fruit & Velvety Red Arils
- Ornamental, Red-Orange Flowers
- Flowers are Trumpet-Shaped
- Butterfly & Hummingbird Magnet
- Glossy Leaves - Versatile Landscape Tree or Shrub
- Doubles as a Privacy Screen
- Self-Pollinating, But Much More Productive with a Partner Nearby
- Easy Care & Can be Kept Much Smaller With Pruning
- Deer Tend to Leave it Alone
Growing healthy, antioxidant-rich fruit at home is a wish come true for many health enthusiasts. Perhaps no other crop is more enticing than the thought of homegrown Pomegranate! With an ancient past, enjoying a fresh Pomegranate is more than just a superfruit. It's an experience.
America has embraced this healthy and historic plant. People are searching for new and unique varieties for home gardens. Nature Hills is thrilled to offer expertly grown fruiting trees for Edible Landscapes. You'll enjoy the satisfying feeling of improved food security with these productive trees!
The satisfying Purple Heart (also known as Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Purple Heart') is gaining a reputation for its gorgeous, deep red rind and rich, velvety deep red arils. It looks great quartered on a plate, and the appealing flavor is winning many fans. Not quite as tart as others, Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) is sweet and juicy, with just the right amount of tangy taste to balance.
Pomegranates are also beautiful plants for the landscape. Their red-orange blooms look amazing, and bring a much-needed nectar source for pollinators and Hummingbirds. Densely held, tropical-looking foliage gleams in the sunshine. Prune it to any size you like, or let it grow out as an ornamental tree.
Enjoy the jewel-toned harvest with a pronounced calyx. Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) develops as a deliciously deep red fruit. Press them for juice, or quarter and peel them to add the bold arils to salads and smoothies. A fresh Pomegranate is an enjoyable exercise in mindful eating. You can even reduce the juice down to create your own cocktail mixer. Give your syrupy molasses a "brand name" for signature drinks!
People across the country are on the hunt for fruiting plants. Our limited inventory of Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate will go quickly. Order today!
How to Use Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate in the Landscape
These desirable plants are very versatile. Train them up as a single-trunk or multi-trunk tree-form, or keep the lower branches on for a hard-working shrub!
Give it a place of pride in your landscape. You'll elicit tons of questions from curious friends and family members. Kids love watching the developing cycle from flower to fruit, and you will, too. Let it pull double duty as a shade tree for their play structure.
Plant on the south or southwest of your patio and you'll gain blissful shade for fun afternoon get-togethers. Best in a mulched bed, Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) is a great conversation piece.
You'll get fruit from a single, self-pollinating plant. However, planting more than one, or adding another variety will boost your productivity.
Use in an informal grouping in a mulched planting bed. Or, Espalier your trees against a flat wall or sturdy fence.
Keep them small for easy harvest, or enjoy their full size as a landscape tree. Join the Edible Landscaping trend!
#ProPlantTips for Care
Easy to grow, the Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate needs at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. Remember - more sun = more fruit! Plant in well-drained soils that don't hold onto water for long. Elevate your tree in a planting mound or raised bed to improve drainage, if needed. Apply mulch to keep the root system cool. Add a three-inch layer, then pull it back away from the trunk.
Give your Pomegranate tree regular water until the roots are well established. Although mature trees will tolerate periodic drought, supplemental water supports good fruit development.
Prune in late winter to eliminate crossing branches and branches growing into the canopy. You want to open the canopy to sunlight and air circulation. During early fruiting, thin the harvest to a single piece of fruit per six inches. This gives your fruit the room it needs to reach full size.
Through fruit development, apply a periodic application of an organic fertilizer for fruiting plants. Follow the directions on the package.
You'll appreciate the extremely high quality of our commercial-orchard-grade fruiting trees. Place your order for Purple Heart (Sharp Velvet) Pomegranate from NatureHills.com today!
