Alternatively, plant these pomegranate tree seeds from Amazon. The important thing to know is you need to clean your seeds of the aril before planting - that is, the red fleshy coating.

'Pomegranate trees are considered a self-pollinating species of fruit trees since they do not require a second, nearby tree to pollinate,' says David Burrows, plant pollination expert at Arkearth.

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.

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.