Pruning the Pomegranate Tree! It Looks...Great....😆

[@oxwoman8]

As Robbie says, "It's fine. Whatever."😂

[@GardenHappy]

Hahaha so true! I always say, “ its not the end of the world.” 😆 Liz

[@medinasod2013]

Good luck. I think it might flush up beautifully

[@rootelation486]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@touchdownusc9781]

Now all your other trees are going to behave because if they don't you will give them the pomegranate tree treatment! A masterful gardener move! 🤣

[@LindaBaker-l1b]

Janey Scissorhands! I had to laugh with you because I've done the same thing so many times! Your easy laugh and Jason's are so contagious! Humor is a huge part of what makes your channel so you endearing and so much fun to watch! I bet you anything that this pomegranate tree turns out to be a stunning success!! 💚💚

[@cherylschumacher1832]

Your laugh is absolutely contagious! I bet that tree is thanking you for the "rejuvenation prune"

[@lindacastro6625]

I love it! I had a more mature white pomegranate I inherited when I purchased a property. It took a couple seasons of pruning and upkeep to get it to tree for, but it was so worth it! One of my favorite trees. ❤

[@Pipscape]

Lol! This is far from a mature tree. My 13 YO neglected Pom tree produced 754+ pomegranates this year! I gave hundreds of them away until people said, no more please, and I still put 11 gallons of juice in my own freezer! Crazy tree! Poms do best with 3-5 main branches. You can remove all the suckers or cycle them by removing the oldest one each year and letting a newer shoot take over for the removed one each year. You can prune a baby plant for a single trunk upright tree, but then every single sucker gets pruned each year. Another tip is that in our zone, established Poms don't actually need summer water. We capped the irrigation on ours several years ago and the tree has never been happier. Good luck with the pruners! They seem to have run away with you. Lol! 😆

[@CaliKim29]

What fun! This'll look great. Love it when it's finally "time" to do something ! Us gardeners "get" that! CaliKim

[@MichelleSuggs-ls1ki]

It never hurts to try….i think spring will surprise us all👩🏼‍🌾

[@FrediOlson]

Janie, I know you're laughing, but I think you did a great job. I'm serious! I think it's going to surprise you by doing exactly what you want it to do. I used to 'fight' the pomegranite I had, it took a while, but I finally got it where I wanted it (and mine was huge!) I love it.

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Gardening should have some laughs along the way.

[@bellalunasoapery]

Once it has leaves and new growth it will look much better:)

[@beccanitta2912]

I think it looks so much better! It’s in process!

[@peggy-ann1961]

That was awesome, I love your optimism! As the saying goes, nothing ventured, nothing gained! Zone3 Manitoba 🇨🇦❄️

[@lorrainemcwhorter2796]

It’s looks so much cleaner Janey❣️ I’ll bet it will be gorgeous this summer.💖

[@dennymeyer1287]

Looks good Janey! Now more planting space for you. ☺ I can't wait to see the garden this summer. this will be the 2nd year. creeping and then leaping. and it already looks so beautiful! Genie : )

[@originalchoochoo]

Oh I can't wait to see the new pomegranates in the summer. It'll be great.

[@gardenscape-NCal]

Hubby just got me 3-in-1 oil to use on my pruners after each alcohol cleaning. Ordered a Parfianka Russian Pomegranate. Also watched lots of videos so I could learn how to trim my olive tree. Similar to pruning a rose bush! Looks amazing. The videos did mention never to prune more than 25% at any one time. Thanks to you I got those automatic pruners. Love them!!!! They are saving my hand and wrist, but I have to admit, I do not talk to anyone when I am using them. It requires 110% concentration. I actually like the more inset trunk, and would remove the other one closer to the walkway (but that is what "I" would do), but you should always do what you like with your tree 🙂

[@juliets_garden]

My favorite thing about watching you, is your "let's just see what happens mentality". YOLO!

[@MarySnuggs]

I absolutely love you!!! This made my day!

[@moonlesslamb]

Ohm I haven’t laughed so hard about you laughing at the pomegranate tree😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@lynnpurse]

This made me laugh along with you! It reminded me of an episode of Monty Don pruning someone else's apple tree and leaving a skeleton - the people who owned the garden were smiling while trying not to cry, but of course I'm sure it grew back just fine. I often have to remind myself to "step away and put down the pruners!"😅

[@terriromero-dewald6652]

I think you did a great job with the tree/shrub!! My neighbor has one in the front of his house by the sidewalk and last year he pruned it within an inch of its life and it recovered just fine and produced poms. You did good 😊

[@sabinegossart409]

Trust the process "they" say. I love to prune and would have totally gone to town on it. Go little pom tree.

[@bethreisman8869]

Well I’m excited! I’m the queen of pruning. 👸 Your pomegranate should eventually be stunning. You will probably have far less fruit this coming season BUT the “new”tree shape will form and be lovely. Janey, I love seeing you become much more confident in your citrus/fruit tree care. Do you remember at first you were considering removing some of them completely! 😳 You and Jason are definitely growing into your garden. Such fun to watch.😍

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

Faith in pruning...Yes!!! Go for it!! Well done! Yes, it looks wonky, but ya never know. Fingers crossed!!! Love ya!

[@carolyost6733]

At least you took the leap and tried. What do you have to loose vs what you have to gain! Courageous pruner!

[@natalieb2160]

Wow, why was this soo satisfying to watch. I can see your vision and really hope it flushes out how you want it to go when its no longer dormant. Thanks for still posting. Loved the video.

[@pinetreesnflowers]

Love it!! My kind of pruning😂

[@donnaonley-harden3629]

Janey, You can also transplant the pomegranate tree to another location in your orchard. Thank you for sharing.

[@GardenHappy]

Thats a great idea Donna! 👍❤️😁 Liz

[@lisakallunki5042]

I think it’s going to be great!!

[@annadavis6361]

Leave the P-tree Janey! Give it some more time to grow on you. What a blessing.

[@GardenHappy]

Yes, I agree with your comment. Give it more time to grow on you. Just like the zigzag planter did. 👍😀🙏 Liz

[@Cynthia-zz1vi]

I think it’s what you hope for it to become, giving it another season or two and if still not in your vision for the area you can still remove it.

[@marciafischbeck7653]

Use some "sucker punch" on those sucker stubs. Not cheap but it totally works! My Brazilian Pepper has big gnarly lumps from all the suckers that I had been cutting off for years. I wish I knew about sucker punch sooner.

[@josweatt898]

That stuff even works on Crepe Myrtle suckers and Tri-color Willow that I made into a topiary. If it works on these it will work on anything! also Janey: you can Bonsai the trimmings from your pomegranate.. The class I took, that is what he brought to teach us how to Bonsai.

[@sherrygiambalvo2288]

Thanks for that info! I have a huge Brazilian Pepper tree in my front yard, and those suckers come up everywhere. I love the look of the tree, such a beautiful shape, but really dislike the suckers and the peppercorns that fall off.

[@Redbarngardens]

I think your tree looks 1000 × better!!! 🙌😅

[@kathiesagert4299]

You are hilarious!!! 😂😂 I can't wait to see it this summer!

[@LL-lq7ei]

The pomegranite tree definitely needed a makeover. Looking forward to seeing how it does over the next few years. You have a great attitude. 😊

[@terrizimmerman5297]

Janey, I am feeling for you! Last month I was laying underneath my two very thorny Texas Ebony trees trimming and shaping them to resemble a picture I found online. Now to see my vision come to fruition! Can’t wait to see yours!

[@denisewatson3038]

Yes Janey that last stake really did the trick ❤

[@SouthCarolinaTransPlant]

It's going to look great next spring! Nice barn coat!

[@marilynrhoads5555]

Good work!

[@lorriplatt6864]

You crack me up! I almost never comment, but this was great! I think your tree will be fine! I love that you aren’t afraid of being perfect and show us your real personality!

[@little_blue_cloud_nehiyawuk]

Can't wait to see this tree in leaves again and to see how the fruit do next growing season! Very exciting. I love pruning things. I love editing things. Less is more in my books (sorry for the pun)!

[@GayleMeister]

😂 A little is good and more is always better!! I totally have done this myself. Fortunately nature is forgiving and can’t wait to see what happens✨⭐️✨

[@kathyv3909]

Dang, what a knowledge drop for pruning and restructuring today, especially pulling them together into their new positions and then pruning! I was #teampomegranate and I can't wait to see what this looks like moving forward. Pomegranate trees are extremely resilient and I trust that it will be more than fine. This is a brand new way for me to consider pomegranate trees. I have mine in wine barrels and implementing some of these techniques will allow for better access.

[@estella2007]

It will be fine. Great job. Give it two years to become what you want it to be..

[@KLady315]

😂 laughing with you Janey! I can 💯 relate. Had the same experience with my olive tree and happy to report all is well now. It has grown magnificently…with the help of some professional arborist pruning in later years 😉. Thanks for sharing this with us and reminding us to take a leap of faith sometimes…funny and nerve racking as it may be at times!

[@botanykey]

Trust the process #teampomegranate #gardensurvivalofthefittest Thanks for the laughs, we can't be perfect all the time!

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Janey. Faith in pruning🤣It will bw fine…. famous last words 😂

[@tlcgarden2300]

Hahaha! I'm sure the tree will be fine. Can't wait to see what it looks like when it flushes out! ❤M

[@angiestelzer1064]

It looks muuuuuuch better, Janey!! It really needed the makeover.

[@patriciatanner2963]

Sending thoughts and prayers for the pomegranate 'tree.'

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

It will look great, you did a great job. I just pulled mine out because it looked to confusing. Can’t wait to see how it did .

[@genevastratton8270]

You have done a wonderful job it looks so much better

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Janey 🌺 . The pomegranet tree is going to be amazing in fall. Have a great day .♥️🌟🎄🌟🎄♥️

[@Aftashamsi]

If I may pruning this shape of pomegranate tree in my garden, I will leave the main branch on the left hand with tall attache only and remove everything else. For the time being it might look bad but it would have a nice tree shape next year, the one you wanted😂

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Please God help Janey trim this tree right. I have confidence in you Janey. YOU WILL TRIM IT BEAUTIFULLY.❤😮❤ Love your channel and love y'all. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JoyceWilson-ov5kh]

I think moving it would be the best idea. This would be a great time of year to do it.

[@patsampson6990]

It's Fine! You actually did really well, you may have held back a bit but good job! And thanks for sharing your experience! Do you know how many would have dug it out instead of just giving themselves permission to try their hand at pruning that plant into what they envision? Took me years to give myself permission to drastically cut back shrubs my dear brother had planted probably 40 years ago! One day just got out there and did what I saw needed to be done in order for me to save them and love them in my garden!

[@trangn6564]

I’m excited to follow the journey of the pomegranate tree…❤please remember to let us know how the trunks are bonding

[@Mjsplantingagain]

It looks great!!! More manageable!!

[@marciawright2600]

Love the laughter Janey! 😅

[@Shelovesflora]

I’m glad you didn’t cut both large limbs. Only supposed to take off 1/3 of a tree at a time. I think it’ll look great!

[@joycerichardson1810]

Don't worry, Janey! It will be fine, and it will probably bear some fruit. Pomegranates are tough and forgiving!

[@juliekelly6313]

I think you did a great job. When it flushes out in the Spring you will see! Just look at the before picture. 😃

[@JRP58]

You took the plunge. Pruning trees can be challenging, but I think you effort will have good results.

[@sallythompson2635]

It’s a work in progress. Good job!

[@AnaJ.]

I also use alcohol but I add thyme essential oil too - for the extra anti microbial action from the thymol (and Anti-fungal?) and I because I love the smell of thyme…

[@barbaracole4314]

It's easy to get carried away but really it's fine may take a little time but it'll recover and look fuller...I did the same with 2 crepe myrtle bushes will find out I. Spring and summer I did them right.

[@jeanbrewer576]

Hi Janey You did a fantastic job on your pomegranate tree can't wait till this summer do you think one would grow in the Oklahoma Panhandle 6B, Texas county? Let me know what you think PLEASE. Have a great rest of the day and weekend 😊👋

[@TheLostAcre]

Love this video. It looks great :)

[@5262janna]

It is all good. If you don’t like it after a couple of years of growth, pull it out ! Don’t let your plants bully you:))

[@hilarytorres5361]

We are learning together ❤

[@Gardenmimi1950]

I completely see your vision

[@lindaperez8849]

I love that you have orange and lemon trees. Here in zone 7b I don’t believe I can plant them here. Do you think it’s worth a try? Thanks for the advice about the spray bottle. Which I plan to use also. lol

[@hris02]

try to knit 2,3 trunks into one big trunk that would be the main ( sorry about my english)

[@anwarrazzouqi1698]

Hi there, any thoughts on how to prune the chitalpa?

[@barbb.9489]

Oh I love the new pomegranate tree improvement! ❤ Now I so wish you would cut away on the orange trees, Janey! Improve #teamorangetreemanicure! ❤

[@GardenHappy]

Most citrus and ornamental trees are prone to growing suckers! So annoying I know. Nice video this morning with my cup of tea. Its your garden make yourself happy! 💙💚💛🧡💜 Liz in California

[@annbergquist4253]

It will be interesting to see how the little pomegranate responds to this pruning. Since this was a fairly hard prune, there will most probably be a lot of suckers. Maybe bring out the Sucker Punch for those suckers that will form as a result?

[@قناةطبخالمغربيالاصيل]

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[@sherrylbarker1591]

Take the second stake on the second truck and lean in the opposite direction. Otherwise I think it looks so much better.

[@abeerali7834]

What a haircut! 😂 that was funny. Naaah I’m sure it will look as you want it to look. Now I’m wondering if pomegranate trees/shrubs are movable to another location. Also if they require fertilizer/treatment and etc… in know nothing about fruit trees 😅

[@angieagentlesoul]

You have our permission to heave the tree. lol.

[@DianaEvergreen]

Hi! What did you use to tie the trees to the stake, please? ❤

[@freciemagdirila7075]

Janey, I want your pomegranate tree. I have a tiny one from Home Depot that I planted in August. Right now, it’s leafless and sad looking.

[@joanparkinson4910]

It will be beautiful 😅❤

[@lianagilbert61]

I have two planted in the same hole. Moved them when I realized how awful the thorns are. Put them at the back of the property where they migrated a little. Just let them recovery and do their thing. I dread trying to tackle them ever again. Very disappointing fruit size and numbers. Zone 8b Texas.

[@SuzanneTheme]

Petey The Pomegranate 😂😂😂

[@barbarasidel9012]

It will be just fine. I agree

[@5ftlisaruiz462]

I think it looks just fine, maybe put another tie closer to the bottom.

[@margarettsefitting892]

When do you prune a tree that holds onto its leaves? I'm in zone 7a/7b and I have a Japanese maples that needs to be pruned. (We moved into a house that has one that has always been pruned, but was neglected for about a year or two bc of the previous owner's situation.) It won't be super heavy pruning - just reshaping a little and probably skirting the tree a little.

[@oxwoman8]

@@margarettsefitting892 like Miss Janie said, it's best to prune trees when they're dormant (lost their leaves). Though Japanese maples can be pruned any time. There is a great channel here on KZbin that gives detailed instructions on how to prune them: "Asian Pacific Garden". It's pretty radical but Robert shows the proper way. It's time consuming, but every one he does turns out so beautiful in my opinion.

[@margarettsefitting892]

@oxwoman8 thanks! I'll take a look into that. Unfortunately, this maple will hold onto its leaves until spring so it's unclear to me when it's dormant. But I'll look into your recommendation. Maybe he covers timing. Thanks!

[@oxwoman8]

@margarettsefitting892 I have one that holds onto its leaves, too. They're kinda crunchy so it's definitely dormant. I'm in North Carolina 8a and we've had several below 30° nights so I know it's having its winter nap. Asian Pacific Garden has quite a few videos on pruning Japanese maples, they're all great.

[@margarettsefitting892]

@oxwoman8 thanks! That's so helpful!

[@oxwoman8]

@margarettsefitting892 certainly my pleasure!

[@shereeralph3802]

😂🤣 The proof is in the pudding - as they say. Let’s see what it does come Northern Hemisphere summer.

[@javiermarquez3188]

I shape my pomegranate into a tree shape and this is the way I grow all my pomegranate trees. Especially if f you lacking space.

[@ayoshi352]

Peek over by Kevin at Epic Gardener. He had a few tips on tje best way to prune fruit trees 😊

[@ainegriffin8166]

I’d just cut out the smaller trunk and it would look better and you could train the one trunk

[@liv4wkn632]

Two of my neighbors directly across the street each have pomegranate trees. One is always drastically trimmed by their gardeners every other week and kept in a ball shape. The other is trimmed by my neighbor herself and kept in a beautiful natural tree shape. Come fall her tree always has spectacular display of yellow leaves and bright red flowers. My neighbor once told me she does not allow her gardeners to trim her tree. Trimming it too often removes the flowers from which the fruit will appear. As a result, she said that her tree will not only look better but it will always be more productive. Fortunately for me, it’s her tree that is directly across the street and in full view of my window seat. You just gotta love a good borrowed view 😍 Good job trimming BTW, my neighbor would be proud 😁

[@jenmazz1257]

Dying 😂😂😂✂️✂️✂️

[@doloresramirez3289]

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[@dede8250]

You look like you did my theory, "kill it or cure it".

[@tatianalightown4916]

Bonide Sucker Punch product works well for me to stop tree suckers