| Botanical Name | Punica granatum 'Salavatski' |
| Description | 'Salavatski' is a legendary variety, often called 'Russian Turkey,' prized for being one of the most cold-hardy pomegranates available while still thriving in the intense heat of Willis and Houston. It produces heavy yields of large, globe-shaped fruit with a bright red skin. The arils are deep red and offer a complex, refreshing sweet-tart juice. It is exceptionally resistant to pests and diseases, and its ability to bounce back from occasional hard freezes makes it a very dependable choice for the Texas Gulf Coast. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 10-12 feet tall x 10-12 feet wide |
| Water | Requires regular watering to establish a strong root system. Once mature, it is quite drought-tolerant, but supplemental watering during the Willis summer dry spells will ensure the best fruit quality and size. Requires well-drained soil. |
| Zones | 6 - 10 |
| Chill Hours | 100 - 200 hours |
| Harvest Time | September to October |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Punica granatum 'Salavatski' |
| Description | 'Salavatski' is a legendary variety, often called 'Russian Turkey,' prized for being one of the most cold-hardy pomegranates available while still thriving in the intense heat of Willis and Houston. It produces heavy yields of large, globe-shaped fruit with a bright red skin. The arils are deep red and offer a complex, refreshing sweet-tart juice. It is exceptionally resistant to pests and diseases, and its ability to bounce back from occasional hard freezes makes it a very dependable choice for the Texas Gulf Coast. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 10-12 feet tall x 10-12 feet wide |
| Water | Requires regular watering to establish a strong root system. Once mature, it is quite drought-tolerant, but supplemental watering during the Willis summer dry spells will ensure the best fruit quality and size. Requires well-drained soil. |
| Zones | 6 - 10 |
| Chill Hours | 100 - 200 hours |
| Harvest Time | September to October |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |