I bought several ornamental types of ultra-dwarf (nana) pomegranates and planted them in the front yard to serve as ornamental hedge transition between the lawn and the hybrid tea roses. I got the pomegranates at less than $3 each from eBay. Years ago, I grew some in pots and they were outstanding. They remained ultra-dwarf, never exceeding 3 ft high without any pruning, bearing fruits that are about 1/2" to 2" diameter that are edible but not worth the bother. After all, these are ornamentals.

Has anyone tried grafting regular pomegranates unto these? I would be interested if the ultra-dwarfing characteristics gets carried over. If no one has tried these, I might try it for first-hand look-see and if I remember sometime years later will post the results here, good or bad.

So what are other's experiences.

Never tried it Joe, but I see no reason it wouldn't work. The little nana's will have a load with a big pomegranate!

I grow a few of these to sell every year. They will come true from seed (or near enough that you will have a hard time telling the difference.) Also, they will fruit the second year from seed.

I found old newsletter publication from CRFG stating that Pomegranate grafting is as easy and as forgiving as grafting apples. Woo hoo!

They also have a tip on how to plant pomegranate cuttings. But I prefer the summer misting setup.

http://crfgsandiego.org/Newsletters/CRFG%20SD-Newsletter-March2006.pdf

Thanks for the link Joe. I prefer to use current seasons growth in a 50/50 peat perlite mix under mist myself. I seem to have a little better success than with hardwood cuttings.