Salavatski Cold Hardy Russian Pomegranate - 1 Gallon Pot
$27.98
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$27.98
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Salavatski Cold Hardy Russian Pomegranate - 1 Gallon Pot
$27.98
Sale price
$27.98
Regular price
$34.00
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Description
Salavatski Cold Hardy Pomegranate
Punica granatum 'Salavatski'
NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-11 Find Your Zone
Chilling Hours: None Required Learn more here
Ripens: Summer
Pollinators: Not Required though two plants enhance pollination
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
Height at Maturity: 10-12'
Width at Maturity: 10-12'
Growth Habit / Form: Rounded, Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Flower Color: Orange
Flowering Period: Spring
Foliage Color: Green
Fruit Color: Red
Fruit Size: Large
Fruit Taste: Sweet-tart
Fruit Size: Large
Fruit Taste: Sweet-tart
Ripening Period: Summer
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Average, low when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.5 - 7.0
Maintenance / Care: Low
Description
Imported from Afghanistan and extremely cold hardy to USDA Zone 6, the 'Salavatski' Pomegranate tree, also known as 'Russian-Turk', produces abundant very large red fruit, with red arils and a sweet tart flavor. Salavatski sailed through 3 degrees F in our gardens and is reported to have survived temperatures well below zero as far north as New Jersey. This pomegranate is self-pollinating so you only have to plant one.
But the great attributes don't stop with cold hardiness...
In spring, the Salavatski Pomegranate will produce lots of fluorescent orange single flowers that really light up the garden. That said, two plants enhances pollination and increases fruit production. The flowers are followed by large, bright orange-red fruit that are filled with delectable, nutrient-packed, dark red seeds that are amazingly sweet and said to be the sweetest of any Pomegranate!
Some History
Originally imported from Afghanistan to the USDA Station in Byron, Georgia
NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing up to 10 feet tall and wide with a naturally rounded shape, the Salavatski Pomegranate can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form an attractive small tree. Its electric-orange flowers, red fruits, and attractive foliage make it ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in the ornamental landscape. A fine addition to the backyard orchard, tropical look gardens, orange and red theme gardens and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 14 feet or more for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where the Russian 26 Pomegranate is not winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
When planted right, and in the right spot Pomegranates are very easy to grow.
Soil Preferences: Though pomegranates will tolerate most any type of average garden soil, as with most other fruit trees, Pomegranate grow best in a deep, loam soil rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. So make sure to plant in a well-drained site. Brief periods of flooding won't cause problems provided the soil is well-draining. If you live in an area that can experience long rainy periods it's best to plant Pomegranate on raised beds or mounds. The soil pH tolerance for Pomegranate is wide as well. They will grow in moderately acid to moderately alkaline soils that range from 4.5 to 8.2 on the pH scale, so pH usually isn't a concern.
Sun Preferences: The best and most pomegranate fruits will be produced when plants are growing in full sun. However, pomegranate plants that receive a little shade during the hottest part of summer days will still produce good crops.
PLEASE NOTE
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a specific geographic location. The zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10 degree F zones. That said, due to that any specific location can experience an unusually cold winter, where temperatures drop below the typical average indicated in the USDA Zone Plant Hardiness Zones data, the zones are not always 100% accurate. Therefore, in USDA Zones 6 and 7 we suggest providing some winter protection for your Salavatski Pomegranate tree. A 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch will help protect the roots during winter. Mulch can be thinned to 1 to 2 inches when temperatures warm in spring. Planting your Pomegranate on the east side of a home or in a location where it will be sheltered from north and western winds will also help to provide protection during the cool season.
For more helpful tips see: How To Protect Plants From Cold Weather
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to get helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Pomegranate bushes or trees.
How To Plant A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree
How To Prune A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree
How To Fertilize & Water A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree
How To Make A Pomegranate Tree To Produce More Fruit
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