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Pomegranate tree question

 
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Hi there. I made five pomegranate trees from cuttings three years ago for a neighbor. She moved at took the trees with her. They were still small and in pots. Two years ago I found one of the pots that was busted in a pile of dirt with what I thought was one of the pomegranates growing out of it. Since I wasn’t sure what tree it was I removed it and planted on my property. It’s healthy and vigorous but I’m not sure it’s a pomegranate. I’ve taken some pictures and would love some help.
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It doesn't appear to be a pomegranate to me.

This is a little off topic, but how did you propagate the pomegranate cuttings Scott?
 
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I’d love to know what kind of tree it is. I’ll break out my books and try again.
I took a small plastic bottle, one inch of water and the cuttings. I put the cap on very lightly and in the shade it went. Every couple days I changed the water. No rooting hormone or anything.
Picture one has figs in the large container and pomegranates in the small.
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Pomegranate and fig cuttings
Pomegranate and fig cuttings
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Pomegranate saplings
Pomegranate saplings
 
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The leaves definitely look similar to a pomegranate.

I wonder if it's Salix matsudana (curly/corkscrew willow, Chinese willow)?
 
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Yes! Curly willow it is! I would have not figured that out. It’s a good looking tree but it’s shading some planting space so it has to go. If it were giving me pomegranates it would be ok. Thank you again for your help!
 
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Awesome! I thought it looked familiar!

You could probably take some cuttings this fall and stick them in the ground in another spot and have lots of new trees for next year.

I used some willow cuttings this year with my grape cuttings, and both seemed to do really well together. Maybe that tree just needs a few grape vines growing on it?!
 
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I’ve been sitting here looking at things to do with it. I’m surprised at its versatility. I need help with my grapes though. That will probably need a new thread because I’m apparently terrible at growing them. Mission accomplished on this one. I can’t thank you enough Steve.
 
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