Question
i have two pomegranated trees in large containers. both have fruit. they are about 5ft.high and planted last year from 5 gal. containers. i water once a week unless it rains.one tree is very healthy, with dark green leaves and nice clear fruit. the other tree is getting a lot of yellow leaves and some defoliation on smaller branches. the fruit is discolored with dark ares especially around the bottom. it almost looks like blossom rot. both trees came from the same discount store.the instructions said to fertilize once a month except for nov. can you help

Answer
Hi Stephen,  SOILS
Pomegranates produce best on deep, heavy loams, but are adapted to many soil types from pure sand to heavy clay. Yields are usually low on sands, while fruit color is poor on clays. Growth on alkaline soils is poor. Optimum growth is associated with deep, fairly heavy, moist soils in the pH range of 5.5-7.0.

IRRIGATION
Water requirements for pomegranate are about the same as for citrus--125-150 cm (50-60 in.) per year. Trees should be irrigated every 7-10 days in the absence of significant rainfall. Maintain adequate soil moisture in late summer and early fall to reduce potential fruit splitting. Pomegranates are tolerant of some flooding.

Also one may not be growing as fast as the other because it is getting too much water.  I usually water around the outside of the container not right on the center root zone.  The container dries from the outside in and it could be drowning it.  kathy