Trident, unk., #2506
Mammoth Sale, dormant and unknown, but bark and alternating buds led us to suspect a pomegranate. $25. Punica granatum.
Repotted in March, lots of healthy encircling roots in the bottom half.
Spring leaf shape reveals a Trident Maple.
Mar 26, 2025 Spring Leafing
Mar 2,2025 Mammoth, prior to Repot
Google suggested species with Pomegranate bark and Trident leaf:
Aeryn Trident Maple is a small deciduous tree with an oval crown and exfoliating bark when mature.
The triangular, three-lobed leaves are glossy green above and pale green beneath and gain shades of yellow and orange in fall.
Non-showy, greenish-yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring.
Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.
Drought tolerant once established. Pest and heat resistant.
Care
Bonsai Empire https://www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species/dwarf-pomegranate
The pomegranate needs a warm sunny and airy place over the growing season. In hot and dry climates pomegranate bonsai in small pots should be protected from hot afternoon sun in summer.
Water the dwarf pomegranate tree when the soil gets dry. When the flowers open and during the summer the trees need more water than usual. In winter keep the soil slightly moist.
Apply solid organic fertilizer every four weeks or use a liquid fertilizer every week during the growing season. Use a product with low nitrogen and high phosphorous and potassium content for promoting flower and fruit on mature trees. Do not fertilize while the tree is flowering.
Repot the pomegranate every two to three years in early spring before the leaf buds open. The roots can be pruned considerably. Use a well-draining soil mix. The pomegranate likes slightly acidic or neutral soil with a pH value not more than 7.
Hardwood cuttings can be taken in spring before the buds open, semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
