RUSSIAN POMEGRANATE TREE - updated 10/27/2019

RUSSIAN POMEGRANATE TREE- gallon size plant, plant shipped in gallon pot, 18-30" tall, COLD HARDY ZONE 6-11- can tolerate colder temperatures, FULL SUN-beautiful landscape plant also, The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m tall. The fruit is typically in season in the Northern Hemisphere from September to February, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. As intact arils or juice, pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails and wine.

Russian Pomegranate Tree

The Russian 26 Pomegranate trees make a great choice for southern planters looking for a fruit tree that can withstand the region's heat and humidity. It is also good for northern planters, since it flowers later you don't have to worry about the late freezes. The tree ripens in the fall, producing large, bright red fruit about the size of a grape-fruit, that can be eaten fresh or used for juices. The tree is vase shaped and prefers well-drained soil. It requires moderate watering and is hardy in Zones 7-10. It requires between 100-200 chill hours. Bears fruit between 2-5 years. A mature tree can produce 90 lbs. to 100 lbs. of fruit under optimal conditions.

5/22/2019

Received this really well-packaged and in superb shape.  Immediately re-potted.

10/21/2019

It's progressed well.  I just don't know what to do with it yet.  Should get it in ground early spring.

10/27/2019
Up-potted it. Was buried too deep, had to dig out to the root flair.