Desertnyi Pomegranate
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Desertnyi Pomegranate is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.
Punica granatum ‘Dessertnyi’
Punica granatum 'Dersertnyi Pomegranate'
Another unique selection of the great Pomegranate hybridist Gregory Levin. Fruit is Medium to large,light pinkish yellow skin, that can crack early. The arils are large pink and full of sweet-sour juice with an intense orange juice like flavor. The seeds are soft and almost unnoticable. Does not require high heat to reach peek quality making it a great selection for the coast or in more marginal areas like zones 7 and 8. A highly recommended backyard selection.
Mature height is 12-15 feet with a 15-foot spread but can be maintained under 10 feet with adequate pruning. Prune in spring. Prune in summer to control size.
-Easy to espalier
-For hedges space 6-8 feet on center
-For individual plant 8-10 feet on center
Mature height is 12-15 feet with a 15-foot spread but can be maintained under 10 feet with adequate pruning. Prune in spring. Prune in summer to control size.
-Easy to espalier
-For hedges space 6-8 feet on center
-For individual plant 8-10 feet on center
Plant 5 to 8 feet on center.
Adaptive to a wide range of soils- requires good drainage
Drought tolerant once established, plant in full sun.
