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Punica granatum Black Fruit - Pomegranate

Punica granatum Black Fruit
Pomegranate

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Very beautiful tree, well-formed. Received very well packaged. Placed near another classic pomegranate plant, already well-established. Thanks to Promesse de fleurs for the selection, the quality of the young plants, and the responsiveness in case of any concerns.

Edwige, 07/08/2020

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This variety, rare in cultivation, produces fruits with a skin of a reddish-blackish colour. They contain red and juicy grains with a pleasant taste, both tangy and sweet. Its summer flowering takes the form of very decorative flowers of an extremely vibrant orange. A typical bush of the Mediterranean region, it is hardy and drought-tolerant but it needs warmth for its fruits to ripen at the end of the season. Pomegranates are enjoyed in sweet or savoury dishes, or as juice. Planting can be done all year round (except during frost), preferably in autumn, for a harvest from September to December starting from the 4th or 5th year.
Flavour
Sour
Height at maturity
3.50 m
Spread at maturity
2.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Self-fertilising
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November
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Description

Punica granatum 'Black Fruit' is a variety of pomegranate rare in cultivation, distinguished by the almost black colour of its fruits. They contain juicy, red grains of balanced flavour, both acidic and sweet, pleasant in the mouth. The crumpled, bright orange flowers of this small tree, are also very decorative in summer, as is its golden foliage in autumn. It is a cultivar relatively resistant to cold, but requires a summer that is both long and hot to ripen its fruits, in late October or early November in warmer regions. This fruit tree can be planted all year round (except during frost), but preferably in autumn, in any deep and well-draining soil, even relatively dry.

 

The Black Fruits pomegranate is a self-fertile cultivar of uncertain origin, possibly Italian or Portuguese. Its ancestor, the Punica granatum, is a small tree or large shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family, related to the purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) widespread near watercourses. It is native to a vast region that covers southeastern Europe and extends eastward to the Himalayas. It is a long-lived species, capable of living up to 200 years.

'Black Fruits' first forms a clump of thorny and tangled branches in its youth, showing fairly rapid growth until maturity, which does not occur before the age of 5-6 years. The adult plant develops at a much slower pace, forming after a few years a small tree about 3-4 m (9 ft 10 in-13 ft 1 in) tall and at least 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) wide, with a spreading and rounded habit. From a clump it can become a tree supported by a trunk with twisted appearance, reminiscent of olive trees, if pruned.

Flowering occurs abundantly in June-July, and then more sporadically throughout the summer. The flowers measure about 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. They are composed of crumpled, orange petals tinged with red, emerging from a thick waxy-textured calyx that already evokes the future pomegranate. The pomegranates produced by this variety are curiously coloured black when ripe. These are round fruits, about the size of an apple. The interior consists of thick white membranes, containing multiple seeds surrounded by a very juicy red pulp. It is these fleshy grains, called arils, that are consumed. Pomegranates are used to make the famous grenadine syrup, but they can also be consumed as juice, sorbet, in pastries, fruit salads, mixed salads, or as an accompaniment to poultry. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, pomegranate is a refreshing fruit with a slightly sour and sweet flavour. It is harvested in autumn, about 4 to 5 months after flowering. Pick the fruits when the skin becomes very dark and just begins to crack. Pomegranates do not ripen further after harvest but can be stored for several months in a cool and dry place. The first fruits appear on the pomegranate from the fourth or fifth year of cultivation.

The deciduous foliage is composed of small, thick, shiny, and very vibrant green oval leaves. They emerge bronze to purple in spring and turn golden yellow before falling in autumn.

 

Symbol of abundance like its emblematic ancestor of ancient civilizations, the Black Fruit pomegranate is a magnificent subject to be planted in an isolated position in a warm location. Hardy down to -13/-15°C (8.6/5 °F), it will grow without any problems wherever olive trees and fig trees manage to survive. However, its magnificent fruits generally only ripen in the southernmost regions. It can also be used in a large Mediterranean fruit hedge, associated with Osage orange, bitter orange, a small fig tree (Dalmatia, Golden), Japanese medlar, etc.

The city of Granada, a crossroads of Arab and Andalusian civilizations located in southern Spain, owes its name to the presence of the pomegranate, brought by the Moors and widely planted in the mythical gardens of the Alhambra palace. This tree also adorned the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Romans discovered it in Carthage, naming it the Carthaginian Apple.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3.50 m
Spread at maturity 2.50 m
Growth rate slow

Fruit

Fruit colour black
Fruit diameter 9 cm
Flavour Sour
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie
Harvest time October to December

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Punica

Species

granatum

Cultivar

Black Fruit

Family

Punicaceae

Other common names

Pomegranate

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference152101

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Planting and care

We recommend planting the Punica granatum Black Fruit in spring when there is no longer a risk of frost, in cool regions, autumn in hot and dry climates. Install it in a very sunny and sheltered location, or in partial shade in hot climates, in deep, loose, even limestone soil. While it can withstand drought once established and can tolerate arid conditions, it will only reach its full potential and bear abundant fruit in soil that is sufficiently moist and deep. It also tolerates sea spray well. Monitor watering during the first two summers. It will benefit from the addition of compost and a thick layer of dead leaves, especially during the first two winters in slightly colder regions. Pruning in early spring can help shape the tree into a single-trunked or beautifully multi-trunked tree more quickly: keep the most vigorous stem(s) and remove the others from a young plant. In the following years, systematically remove any new branches that emerge from the main stem(s) until the desired height is reached. Note: only branches that are 3 years or older will flower and bear fruit, typically on the outer part of the crown.

The pomegranate tree doesn't have any specific enemies; it is a very robust species. Some scale insects may settle on it, but they don't cause significant damage to the tree.

Propagation can be done through cuttings of dry wood in winter or herbaceous cuttings in spring.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained), draining

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not essential but helps maintain an attractive habit. Remove dead branches and those that cross each other. Also remove suckers that form at the base of the tree. Be careful not to prune too severely as fruiting occurs on old wood.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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