Red Silk Pomegranate

Red Silk Pomegranate

An aptly named pomegranate, Red Silk produces medium to large fruits with a beautiful dark red skin and red arils. A naturally dwarfing bush, it will only reach about 6’ in height with a spreading habit. Don’t let its size fool you though, Red Silk is a serious producer and will yield a heavy crop of firm seeded yet very sweet fruit. It’s planted on our north fence line here on the OGW campus, and produces reliably for us here in the PNW. Hardy to USDA Zone 7b, it is a great option for those in warmer climates who are trying to squeeze as much fruit into a small space as possible. 

Latin Name: Punica granatum
Site and Soil: Likes full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to 5º F or below.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: Can reach up 5-7 ft. in height and about as wide
Taste: Very sweet, firm seeded
Fruit Skin: Dark red
Fruit Flesh: Red
Fruit Size: Medium-large
Bloom Time: June-July
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Pomegranates are not generally bothered by pests or diseases in our climate.
USDA Zone: 7-10