Many say this variety is hardy to -6F. Is anyone growing this one?
“The Salavatski Pomegranate produces red flowers in summer and delicious red fruit in early fall. It’s a cold hardy variety that may be able to withstand temperatures down to -6F. This Afghanistani pomegranate is also known as Russian-Turk.
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Average mature height: 10 feet
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Container growing? Yes. Prune pomegranates as a bush with 3 to 6 main trunks and top them off to keep the height manageable.
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Fertilizer: Nitrogen/Phosphorus/Potassium in a 3/1/6 ratio
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Light: Full sun is ideal, but pomegranates will be fine in mostly sunny conditions too.
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Soil: Pomegranates adapt to most well-drained soils. They can grow in nutritionally poor soil but they do best in loamy soil.
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Zones: Perennial 7-10 (Pomegranates love warm, tropical climates but can take some cold without getting severely injured.) “
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Not everyone agrees on hardiness. I’m inclined to trust onegreenworld.
“Yet another valuable introduction from Dr. Gregory Levin, Salavatski is one of the most cold hardy pomegranates, surviving temperatures below 0° F. Fruits are as large as Wonderful with an orange red skin and hard seeds.”
Isons said this
“Salavatski Russian Pomegranate Tree
The Salavatski Russian Pomegranate is one of our most requested pomegranate varieties, prized for its exceptional cold hardiness, heavy production, and outstanding fruit quality. This vigorous tree produces very large, pale red fruit filled with vibrant red arils that are sweet, juicy, and perfectly balanced with a pleasant sweet-tart flavor.
One of the hardiest pomegranates available, Salavatski can tolerate winter temperatures down to 5°F, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in cooler regions who want to enjoy homegrown pomegranates. The tree also thrives in hot summer climates, producing dependable crops year after year.
In spring, Salavatski is covered with an abundance of brilliant orange flowers that bloom over an extended period, adding outstanding ornamental beauty to the landscape. It begins producing flowers and fruit at a young age, with many trees bearing fruit as early as their second year.
Growing to approximately 10 feet tall with an equal spread, this low-maintenance tree thrives in full sun, adapts well to most well-drained soils, and becomes highly drought tolerant once established. The fruit ripens in late September through October.
Shipping Size: 2–4 feet tall Zones: 6–9 Chill Hours: 100–200
Why You’ll Love the Salavatski Russian Pomegranate
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One of our most popular and requested varieties
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Produces very large pale red fruit with bright red arils
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Sweet-tart, juicy flavor perfect for fresh eating and juicing
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Extremely cold hardy to about 5°F
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Heavy producer that begins fruiting at a young age
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Beautiful orange blooms throughout the spring
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Heat and drought tolerant once established
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Ripens in late September through October”
