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PRE — Plant Risk Evaluator

Punica granatum 'Favorite'

Common Name(s)
pomegranate, Granada (Spanish) , granado (Spanish), mangrano (Spanish)
Synonym(s)
Punica florida Salisb., Punica grandiflora hort. ex Steud., Punica nana L., Punica spinosa Lam.

Is this plant a cultivar?  Yes

Name of Variety, or Name of Cultivar:
Favorite

Life History:  Perennial

Growth Form:  tree

Bred in Russia, this cultivar is the most cold tolerant, withstanding temperatures of 10f. Orange flowers in summer, fruit a bit smaller than store varieties but reportedly sweeter. For the species: ASIA-TEMPERATE Western Asia: Afghanistan; Iran; Iraq; Turkey Caucasus: Russian Federation - Dagestan Middle Asia: Tajikistan; Turkmenistan ASIA-TROPICAL Indian Subcontinent: India - Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh

Compact perennial tree or shrub, Favorite™ thrives under just about any conditions, from windy, moist coastal settings to the still, dry, hot desert! Site it in a sheltered southern or eastern location (a walled patio is ideal). Fruit will set in all locations, but will only ripen and become edible in warm climates. Expect it to reach just 4 to 6 feet high and wide after 10 years' growth. Needs well-drained soil. Zones 7-11.
Bred in Russia, this cultivar is the most cold tolerant, withstanding temperatures of 10f. Orange flowers in summer, fruit a bit smaller than store varieties but reportedly sweeter.
Pomegranate is a multi-stemmed deciduous (evergreen in tropical areas) shrub or small tree that grows to 6-20’ (less frequently to 30’) tall. It has long been cultivated for its orange-sized edible fruit and its attractive ornamental plant features.Delicious small fruit that begin appearing just a season or two after planting. One of the hardiest, most impressive, and simply delicious ornamental edibles, this very compact shrub sets brilliant blooms and delectable fruit. Needing very little attention. The small, very sweet fruit begins setting just a season or two after you plant this shrub. Blooms on this compact shrub begin in early summer, a vivid shade of orangy-red, and continue all season.

Bred in Russia, this cultivar is the most cold tolerant, withstanding temperatures of 10f.

External Resources
Tropicos
ARS GRIN
Wayside Gardens
Portland Nursery
Purdue University Horticultural
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