How many years can pomegranate trees live?

Pomegranate is a kind of fruit that we often eat in our daily life. every year when pomegranate is on the market, we always want to buy two pomegranates to taste fresh, especially for children, they always have a special attachment to this crystal clear ruby. So how many years can a pomegranate tree live?

How many years can pomegranate trees live?

The life span of pomegranate tree can be as long as a hundred years, and if cultivated and managed properly, its life span can reach more than 200 years. However, the specific life span should be determined according to the cultivation area and maintenance methods of pomegranate. The continuous fruiting years of pomegranate trees can be as long as 50 ~ 60 years, and then the yield gradually decreases into the aging period, but even in the aging period, the fruiting years can still be maintained for 20 to 30 years, so its life span can be as long as a hundred years.

Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree. In the tropics, it is an evergreen tree with a height of 5-7m, usually 3-4m. There are also dwarf varieties, and the dwarf variety is only about 1m or shorter. Pomegranate trees usually grow with pomegranate seeds take 6-8 years to blossom and bear fruit. But today's pomegranate trees are mainly planted through branches or cuttings, usually blossom and bear fruit for 3 to 4 years.

II. Maintenance methods of pomegranate trees

The history of pomegranate cultivation in China can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. According to Lu Gong, Zhang Qian was introduced from the Western regions. It is cultivated in both north and south of China, and the traditional culture regards pomegranate as the mascot and the symbol of many children and blessings. Pay attention to the main points during maintenance:

1. Light and temperature are important conditions affecting flower bud formation. The growing period requires all-day sunshine, and the more sunlight you have, the more flowers you will have.

two。 Pomegranate field cultivation must be re-applied organic fertilizer once a year, potted plants for 1 to 2 years need to change pots to fertilize. In the growing season, topdressing should be applied for 3 to 5 times.

3. The pomegranate needs to be pruned year after year; it can be shaped into a single-stem round head or multi-trunk cluster, or it can be strongly trimmed into a dwarf flat-headed crown.

4. Pomegranate blossoms 3 times a year, so it has 3 times of fruit, generally to head flower or two flowers and fruits develop well. It should be harvested in time according to variety characteristics, fruit maturity and climatic conditions.

The above is some relevant knowledge about pomegranate. Although pomegranate trees have a long life, only careful maintenance can live such a long time. If they are too extensive, they may die one day because of diseases, water, fertilizer and other problems.