{"id":1065,"date":"2020-06-20T12:16:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T19:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bountifulgardennursery.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1065"},"modified":"2026-04-26T16:56:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T23:56:57","slug":"pomegranate-tree-punica-sweet-pomegranate-bush","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bountifulgardennursery.com\/index.php\/product\/pomegranate-tree-punica-sweet-pomegranate-bush\/","title":{"rendered":"Pomegranate Tree &#8211; Punica &#8216;Sweet&#8217; Pomegranate Bush"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pomegranate Tree &#8211; Punica &#8216;Sweet&#8217;<\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"527\">The <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"249\">Pomegranate Punica granatum &#8216;Sweet&#8217;<\/strong> is a prized variety known for its exceptionally sweet, low-acid flavor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"527\">Unlike tart commercial types, the \u2018Sweet\u2019 pomegranate produces large, round fruits with soft pink to light red skin and juicy, pale pink arils that offer a mild and pleasant taste\u2014perfect for fresh eating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"786\">The Pomegranate &#8216;Sweet&#8217; 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