Good flavored unusually sweet variety with edible soft seeds. A.C. Pomegranate is a pink fruit that keeps well. Self-fruitful. Developed by A.C. Combe in Arizona, very popular in Utah as well. One of the hardiest varieties. Hot summers are necessary to ripen fruit. Zone 6-10.
ZONE: 6-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, consistent heat, balanced moisture (especially during first 2 years), reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Be gentle with brittle roots while planting. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Pomegranates are resistant to honey fungus.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15' x 15'
