Sogdiana Pomegranate
One of the tastiest pomegranates with a very sweet but complex flavor, Sogdiana ripens mid season and is probably best suited to warmer climates or very warm microclimates in northern gardens. Fruits are a beautiful red on the skin with deep red arils. Not the most productive variety but the flavor more than makes up for it, and also means you don’t need to thin as much fruit.
Latin Name: Punica granatum
Site and Soil: Likes full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Sogdiana pomegranate is hardy to at least 5º F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: Can reach up 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet-tart, soft seeded
Fruit Skin: Orange red
Fruit Flesh: Bright red
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