Angel Red® Pomegranate
Punica granatum 'Smith' P.P.#16,578 Angel Red®
A new and improved, rare variety that bears an abundance of soft-seeded, large, bright red fruit in early September. Soft seeds leave little residue and are perfect for gourmet applications. A beautuiful landscape specimen with striking orange-red summer flowers on upright, fountain-like branches.
| Key feature: | Edible Fruit |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 10 ft. tall and wide |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit |
| Landscape use: | Specimen |
| Flower color: | Orange |
| Blooms: | Late summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 6801 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth appears in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
Pomegranate is exceptional for Mediterranean style gardens as well as most xeriscape settings. This is an excellent choice for a courtyard specimen. Grow in fruit orchard or kitchen gardens. Good fruit producer in very hot gardens with difficult soils.
History
Angel Red was discovered as a sport growing among other varieties of pomegranate trees. Tests showed it is a unique and gourmet pomegranate. The name Angel Red® was derived from the original, "Ryan's Angel Red". Ryan was involved in developing this variety, but tragically died at the age of 23.
Lore
The single genus of the family Punciaceae was classified by Linnaeus who Latinized the ancient name, Malum puncium, which translates to "apple of Carthage" which was its early common name. Pomegranate fruit came to symbolize fertility due to its abundance of seeds.
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A new and improved, rare variety that bears an abundance of soft-seeded, large, bright red fruit in early September. Soft seeds leave little residue and are perfect for gourmet applications. A beautuiful landscape specimen with striking orange-red summer flowers on upright, fountain-like branches.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth appears in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
Pomegranate is exceptional for Mediterranean style gardens as well as most xeriscape settings. This is an excellent choice for a courtyard specimen. Grow in fruit orchard or kitchen gardens. Good fruit producer in very hot gardens with difficult soils.
History
Angel Red was discovered as a sport growing among other varieties of pomegranate trees. Tests showed it is a unique and gourmet pomegranate. The name Angel Red® was derived from the original, "Ryan's Angel Red". Ryan was involved in developing this variety, but tragically died at the age of 23.
Lore
The single genus of the family Punciaceae was classified by Linnaeus who Latinized the ancient name, Malum puncium, which translates to "apple of Carthage" which was its early common name. Pomegranate fruit came to symbolize fertility due to its abundance of seeds.
| Key feature: | Edible Fruit |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 10 ft. tall and wide |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit |
| Landscape use: | Specimen |
| Flower color: | Orange |
| Blooms: | Late summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 6801 |
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