[header] How to prune pomegranate trees [title] Plant your pomegranate tree in late winter. [step] When you get a new pomegranate tree, you'll have to start pruning it right away. Since the best time to prune a pomegranate is in winter when it is dormant, you should plant it in early to mid winter. 
[title] Keep 1 strong shoot and cut the rest if you want a single-trunk system. [step] Choose the strongest, healthiest-looking shoot, then use a pair of pruning shears to remove the rest.