LOS ANGELES — The first pomegranate that John Chater grasped bled crimson drops onto his tan suede shoes. The leathery hull brimmed with dark, translucent seeds bigger than his baby teeth, and ...

Q: I planted a Wonderful pomegranate 47 years ago. I’m glad I wasn’t counting on it for fruit, because in those 47 years I’ve had no fruit at all. Not one. Some years I’ve had nice flowers ...

I live 1.5 miles from the ocean in Costa Mesa and have three pomegranate trees producing about 50 to 70 fruit per year. They are 12 feet tall, 12 feet wide and have been in the ground about 20 years.

Q: I have a Wonderful pomegranate that is 3 years old. All this time I have been waiting for bright red arils. The fruit from this tree is almost yellow to a light pink and does not smell or look ...

Pomegranate trees can grow either along the coast or inland, unlike most deciduous fruit trees, which prefer a chillier climate. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 57°F.