Pomegranate, Sogdiana
Pomegranate, Sogdiana
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
A pomegranate from Turkmenistan, the Sogdiana variety of pomegranate has a red rind with red arils. The seeds are soft and the fruit is sweet with a hint of tart. It does have a slightly astringent and bitter taste as well, but it is well balanced by the main flavor of sweetness.
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:
Smith PP16578,
Sogdiana,
Lifespan: Perennial / Tree
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Fruiting Season: September to November
Growth Structure: Bushy growing habit up to 10ft. Can also be pruned into a single trunk tree of any height.
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Water Preference:
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Years to Fruit: 1 to 2 years
Fruiting Season: September to November
Pruning Season: Winter
Dormancy: Winter Dormancy
Flowers? Yes,
Edible? Yes
Native to: Mediterranean
Recommended Size for Container Growing: 30 gallon