{"product_id":"pomegranate-azadi-punica-granatum-azadi","title":"Punica granatum, Pomegranate 'Azadi' Fruit Shrub\/Tree - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-Seeded Persian Sweetheart with Lush, Juicy Arils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Azadi’ is a highly prized soft-seeded pomegranate cultivar originating from Iran — one of the ancient homelands of pomegranate cultivation. The word \"Azadi\" translates to \"freedom\" in Persian, and this variety offers growers the freedom to enjoy pomegranate’s delicious flavor with minimal crunch thanks to its tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth seeds. Its large, glossy fruits are blush-pink to pale red, housing translucent to light-pink arils that deliver a uniquely sweet, mild flavor with very low acidity. Perfect for fresh eating, juicing, and desserts, Azadi is a favorite among home gardeners looking for maximum eating quality with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Pomegranate 'Azadi'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eRare soft-seeded variety — extremely easy to eat fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eSweet, mild flavor with very little tartness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eBeautiful pale pink skin and light-colored arils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eHighly productive and drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003eCold-hardy and well-suited for both warm and temperate climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Azadi pomegranate in full sun for optimal flowering and fruit production. It prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils and can tolerate alkaline conditions. Provide regular watering during establishment and dry periods but allow the soil to dry between waterings. Prune annually in late winter to open up the canopy for better airflow and fruit size. Azadi can handle brief dips into the upper teens (°F) with minimal damage and is well-suited for Zones 7b–10. In colder zones, it can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors. Propagation is typically done by hardwood cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLythraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIran (Persia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous fruiting shrub or small tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 ft tall x 6–10 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, loamy or sandy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring to early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright red-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7b–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida Native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood cuttings, air layering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasonal Traits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years from planting; late summer to fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant ships in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Look in the photos for a pot size guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/live_plant_listing_policy.jpg?v=1756018503\" alt=\"live plant listing policy\" width=\"556\" height=\"114\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":56844683640992,"sku":"B6-POM-AZA-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/AzadiPomegranateTreesForSale-SowExotic.comLivePlantForSale_4.png?v=1773908210","url":"https:\/\/www.theplantattraction.com\/products\/pomegranate-azadi-punica-granatum-azadi","provider":"The Plant Attraction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}