Pomegranate, Red Silk
Pomegranate, Red Silk
3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
Pickup available at Sarvodaya Farms
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Red Silk is an ideal pomegranate variety, producing medium to large fruits with a stunning dark red exterior and red arils. It is a natural dwarf plant, only reaching a height of 6 feet, but do not underestimate its productivity. Red Silk is a prolific producer, bearing a bountiful harvest of sweet and firm fruits. It is suitable for USDA Zone 7b and perfect for warmer climates looking to maximize fruit production in limited space.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Pomegranate is fairly easy to take care of. If desired, pomegranates can be pruned to a tree shape. Add compost at initial planting, and dress with 1/2 inch of compost annually. Pomegranates will survive drought, but will flourish with regular deep watering.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Punica granatum
Common Names:
Red Silk ,
Lifespan: Perennial / Tree
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Fruiting Season: September to November
Growth Structure: Bushy growing habit up to 6-8ft. Can also be pruned into a single trunk tree of any height.
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Years to Fruit: 1 to 2 years
Fruiting Season: September to November
Pruning Season: Winter
Dormancy: Winter Dormancy
Flowers? Yes, Red/Pink
Edible? Yes
Native to: Mediterranean
Recommended Size for Container Growing: 30 gallon
