Salavatski Pomegranate

Container Growing

Well-suited for container culture; use a large, well-draining pot and ensure the plant receives maximum sunlight exposure.

Family

Lythraceae

Foliage Look

Glossy, bright green to deep green, narrow-lanceolate leaves, smooth texture.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are opposite or whorled, smooth, glossy, and narrow-lanceolate.

Fruit Flower Look

Vibrant orange-red tubular flowers and large, glossy, deep red fruit with a leather-like rind.

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are tubular and vivid orange-red; fruit is round with a prominent calyx, turning deep red when ripe.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, bushy structure with potential for multi-trunk formation; avoid excessive legginess by pruning.

Mature Plant Look

A large, multi-stemmed, rounded shrub laden with deep red fruit and glossy, clean green foliage.

Mature Stage Morphology

Grows into a dense, woody shrub with arching branches and exfoliating bark; foliage is glossy, narrow, and often turns yellow before leaf drop.

Morphology Rules

Must show distinct, woody, lanceolate foliage; fruit must exhibit the classic pomegranate calyx shape.

Plant Faqs

How tall does a Salavatski pomegranate get? It typically reaches 10 to 15 feet in height but can be kept smaller with pruning. When do the fruits ripen? The fruit usually ripens in autumn after the flowers have faded. Can I grow this in a container? Yes, it is very well-suited for container growing provided it receives full sun. Is this cultivar self-pollinating? Yes, pomegranates are generally self-fertile and do not require a second tree for fruit production.

Root Look

Healthy, white to tan fibrous roots visible in a plug tray.

Soil Look

Well-draining, dark, organic, peat-based mix.

Starter Stage

Young starter plants present as small, multi-branched or single-stemmed green shoots with opposite, lanceolate leaves.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are small, thin, and glossy, emerging bright green and darkening as they mature; root system should be firm and white.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Salavatski Pomegranate. This is Salavatski Pomegranate, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vigorous pomegranate become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible garden or patio space you want to create. The Salavatski is celebrated for its beautiful orange-red flowers and large, sweet-tart red fruit that provides a delicious harvest each autumn. Establish your starter plant by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a larger final container or sunny garden spot once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the Salavatski pomegranate, a cold-hardy and prolific fruit-bearing shrub perfect for home gardens. Learn how to successfully establish and care for this rewarding variety from starter to harvest.

Youtube Video Title

Growing Salavatski Pomegranate: Care and Tips