Salavatski Pomegranate

Punica granatum - Salavatski Pomegranate

Dr. Chris Inhulsen of Montezuma, GA, tested Russian pomegranates and found they survived winters where the popular "Wonderful" variety did not. Salavatski pomegranates were reported to withstand temperatures as low as -6°F once, and in Montezuma, GA, they survived 8°F.

Salavatski is known for its hardiness, dependability, and high-quality fruit. The fruits are as large as the store-bought "Wonderful" variety, with orange-red skin and red arils. Like "Wonderful," it is a hard-seeded variety. According to Dr. Levin, the originator of the variety, hard-seeded pomegranates can tolerate colder temperatures by a few degrees more than soft-seeded varieties.

We owe the development of many pomegranate varieties to Dr. Levin, who has introduced new fruit options that are both beautiful and easy to grow. At our nursery in Virginia, Salavatski has fruited annually without winter damage.

Growing Tips:

• Space plants 8-10 feet apart in a circle.
• It's best to plant out of winter winds; extra protection and less exposure to open conditions help, especially for younger plants.
• Salavatski has successfully ripened in Lancaster, PA (Zone 6) when planted on the south side of a house.
• Hardiness Zones: 7-10.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Fresh for Kids: Good
• Deer Resistance: Good
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Well-drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome!