| Botanical Name | Punica granatum 'Garnet Sash' |
| Description | 'Garnet Sash' is highly desired for its large, brilliant red fruit and juice-rich arils that offer a sophisticated sweet-tart balance. Similar to 'Parfianka', it features seeds that are soft enough to be easily consumed. It is a standout in the Willis landscape, producing showy orange flowers that attract pollinators throughout the summer. This variety is self-fertile and displays excellent heat tolerance, making it a dependable and low-maintenance producer for home orchards in the Houston metro area. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 10-12 feet tall x 10-12 feet wide (can be pruned smaller) |
| Water | Requires regular watering while establishing. Once mature, it is quite drought-tolerant. To ensure the best fruit quality and prevent splitting during our Willis summers, provide deep, consistent watering during the fruit-ripening stage. Requires well-drained soil. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Chill Hours | 150 - 200 hours |
| Harvest Time | September to October |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Punica granatum 'Garnet Sash' |
| Description | 'Garnet Sash' is highly desired for its large, brilliant red fruit and juice-rich arils that offer a sophisticated sweet-tart balance. Similar to 'Parfianka', it features seeds that are soft enough to be easily consumed. It is a standout in the Willis landscape, producing showy orange flowers that attract pollinators throughout the summer. This variety is self-fertile and displays excellent heat tolerance, making it a dependable and low-maintenance producer for home orchards in the Houston metro area. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 10-12 feet tall x 10-12 feet wide (can be pruned smaller) |
| Water | Requires regular watering while establishing. Once mature, it is quite drought-tolerant. To ensure the best fruit quality and prevent splitting during our Willis summers, provide deep, consistent watering during the fruit-ripening stage. Requires well-drained soil. |
| Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Chill Hours | 150 - 200 hours |
| Harvest Time | September to October |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |