Salavatski Pomegranate Starter Plant | Punica granatum Live Fruit Tree

The Salavatski Pomegranate is a cold-hardy pomegranate variety prized for its showy orange-red flowers and sweet-tart fruit. This live starter plant of Punica granatum brings both ornamental beauty and edible potential to the home garden, making it a rewarding choice for growers who want a fruiting tree that also performs as a landscape feature.

Salavatski is known for its ability to withstand colder winters than many pomegranate cultivars, which makes it a popular option for gardeners in cooler regions who want to grow their own pomegranates. The plant produces glossy green foliage, vibrant blooms in warm weather, and round fruits with a distinctive crown. It can be grown in the ground in suitable climates or in a large container that can be moved indoors during winter.

Plant Features

• Cold-hardy pomegranate variety suitable for cooler growing regions
• Produces showy orange-red flowers followed by edible fruit
• Attractive glossy foliage and a naturally bushy growth habit
• Works well as a fruiting ornamental in gardens or large containers
• Live starter plant ready to establish in a suitable location

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Punica granatum
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: Typically 6 to 10 feet in warm climates

Planting & Care

Plant your Salavatski Pomegranate starter in a location that receives full sun for most of the day. Choose a spot with well-drained soil, or use a large container with drainage holes if you plan to grow it in a pot. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish, then reduce watering once the plant is settled. Pomegranates are drought-tolerant once established but produce best with consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting.

In cooler zones, container growing allows you to move the plant to a protected area or indoors during freezing temperatures. Prune lightly to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. A balanced fertilizer in early spring can support healthy growth and fruit production.

What's Included

One Salavatski Pomegranate starter plant (Punica granatum).