In summer, cultivars such as 'Wonderful', may set fruit which dangle from the branches and ripen late in the season. Some varieties bear no fruit and are used exclusively as ornamentals. These are excellent for accent plants or a hedge. Sometimes they are espaliered. The cultivar, 'Nana', sold as dwarf pomegranate, matures at 6 feet, making it suitable for container culture.
Fruits have a hard, leathery, yellowish-orange skin with a rich, red blush.
The interior of the fruit consists of many tiny seeds arranged in compartments and enveloped in juicy, red pulp. The fruit of the common pomegranate is acidic, but cultivated varieties bear fruit with a sweet flavor. After cleaning the seeds from the rind, some people dry the hollowed out fruit for use in Colonial Williamsburg-style floral arrangements. In order to retain its round shape, the shell is stuffed with paper towels until it dries. Wonderful' is a popular cultivar in the region.