Name: Russian 26 Cold Hardy Pomegranate - 1 Gallon Pot
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Original price was: $44.97.Current price is: $31.48.

SKU: D2LSC 9724498289 Category: FRUIT TREES & PLANTS

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Russian 26 Cold Hardy Pomegranate

Punica granatum ‘Russian 26’

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6b-11 Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree

Chilling Hours: None Required Learn more here

Ripens: Summer

Pollinators: Not Required though two plants enhance pollination

Height at Maturity: 10-12′

Width at Maturity: 10-12′

Growth Habit / Form: Rounded, Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Flower Color: Orange

Flowering Period: Spring

Foliage Color: Green

Fruit Color: Orange-red
Fruit Size: Large
Fruit Taste: Said to be the sweetest of any pomegranate!

Ripening Period: Summer to Early Fall depending on location

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.0

Maintenance / Care: Low

Description

The most cold and heat tolerant Pomegranate we’ve ever grown, in our Georgia USDA Zone 8a gardens ‘Russian 26’ has suffered no freeze damage down to 3 degrees F! Based on feedback from our customers over the years, Russian 26 can be safely grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6b-11. This pomegranate is self-pollinating so you only have to plant one.

But the great attributes don’t stop with cold hardiness…

In spring, your Russian 26 Pomegranate will produce lots of fluorescent orange single flowers that really light up the garden. That said, two plants enhances pollination and increases fruit production. The flowers are followed by large, bright orange-red fruit that are filled with delectable, nutrient-packed, dark red seeds that are amazingly sweet and said to be the sweetest of any Pomegranate!

Russian 26 is a hard seeded pomegranate variety.

Some History

The original Russian 26 Pomegranate plant was found in the mid-1900’s in southern Russia. It got it’s name from being the 26th plant in the orchard row, which proved over time to be much more cold hardy than other species in the same orchard.

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing up to 10 feet tall and wide with a naturally rounded shape, the Russian 26 Pomegranate can be grown as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form an attractive small tree. Its electric-orange flowers, red fruits, and attractive foliage make the Russian 26 Pomegranate ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in the ornamental landscape. A fine addition to the backyard orchard, tropical look gardens, orange and red theme gardens and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 14 feet or more for space between plants

Growing Preferences

When planted right, and in the right spot Pomegranates are very easy to grow.

Soil Preferences: Though pomegranates will tolerate most any type of average garden soil, as with most other fruit trees, Pomegranate grow best in a deep, loam soil rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. So make sure to plant in a well-drained site. Brief periods of flooding won’t cause problems provided the soil is well-draining. If you live in an area that can experience long rainy periods it’s best to plant Pomegranate on raised beds or mounds. The soil pH tolerance for Pomegranate is wide as well. They will grow in moderately acid to moderately alkaline soils that range from 4.5 to 8.2 on the pH scale, so pH usually isn’t a concern.

Sun Preferences: The best and most pomegranate fruits will be produced when plants are growing in full sun. However, pomegranate plants that receive a little shade during the hottest part of summer days will still produce good crops.

PLEASE NOTE

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a specific geographic location. The zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10 degree F zones. That said, due to that any specific location can experience an unusually cold winter, where temperatures drop below the typical average indicated in the USDA Zone Plant Hardiness Zones data, the zones are not always 100% accurate. Therefore, in USDA Zones 6b and 7 we suggest providing some winter protection for your Russian 26 Pomegranate tree. A 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch will help protect the roots during winter. Mulch can be thinned to 1 to 2 inches when temperatures warm in spring. Planting your Russian 26 on the east side of a home or in a location where it will be sheltered from north and western winds will also help to provide protection during the cool season.

For more helpful tips see: How To Protect Plants From Cold Weather

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to get helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Pomegranate bushes or trees.

How To Plant A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree

How To Prune A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree

How To Fertilize & Water A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree

How To Make A Pomegranate Tree To Produce More Fruit

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A very healthy plant arrived, after a cross country trip in the middle of summer. It was planted just in time for four days of 100+ degree day-time temperatures. My plant is happy, then so am I.———————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Arrived in excellent condition. Even had a tiny fruit on it when it arrived. Super happy with this purchase.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The 1 gallon trees were received without any damage to the limbs, well maintained soil and great planting instructions. We have had them in the ground and they are still surviving without any shock to the growth….. growing well!——————————————————Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I got my tree in good condition in spite of ruff handling from shipping service. It was well protected inside the box. It is thriving in its new home.————————————-Thanks for the photo! Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have a black thumb – I feel I need to state that right up front. However, I feel in love with pomegranate trees/bushes in Italy last year and am determined to grow my own. After doing some research, I decided to give it a go with the Russian 26 variety. The in-depth information provided by Wilson Brothers has given me confidence, and I refer back to it almost daily.
I’ve never purchased a plant to be shipped, so I was unsure of what to expect. I was happy to see the plants so well packed and happy when they arrived. In the few weeks I’ve had them, they’ve continued to be healthy, and I have just recently moved them into buckets that I can take in and out of the house for their daily sun while their greenhouse is being built.
For someone with a black thumb, having plants arrive in such good shape, with easily accessible care instructions, is a blessing. I look forward to my adventure in growing my favorite fruit.——————————————Thanks for the photos! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Just received my plant and it looks great, delivered in perfect condition. Can hardly wait to taste the fruit!————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I received my plants in great condition and they arrived super quickly. Can’t wait for them to mature!——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plant is doing good after planting in the ground, too small yet to determine anything else but very hopeful and expect good growth as time goes on.————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Bought 2 Russian 26 pomegranate plants, a friend saw them and asked me to order 1 for him. They all arrived beautifully, thoughtfully packed, just perfect and with healthy green leaves. I have them in my greenhouse and they are looking really good. Turns out, my friend ordered from another place and they arrived looking like dead sticks! Great job Wilson Brothers, thank you!———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This is the first time I bought plants from Wilson Bros Garden and I am very happy and satisfied with my purchase.
I ordered the Russian Pomegranate plant in February first week and received them within a week. The plant arrived in very good condition and with care instructions. Amazing packing!
Customer Service was also great. They kept me updated right from shipping until delivery.
They were very helpful in answering all my questions and guiding me through the process.
It’s 3 weeks now and it has started to sprout new leaves.I had kept it in the garage to protect from frost. Waiting to plant it in my backyard 🙂
Will update more after planting on the ground!———————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Both of these arrived looking healthy, but I have to keep them inside this winter. I am hopeful they will do well once planted outside next year. I am excited for a Rosh Hashanah with fresh pomegranates!——————————————————Im sure they will do well! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Both of the trees I ordered were delivered in a timely manner. The trees were in great condition and did not suffer from shipping stress. I was able to plant them the same day they arrived and after 3 weeks in the ground are doing fantastic. I look forward to watching them grow and bearing fruit for many years to come. I would recommend Wilson Bro. to anyone looking to purchase fruit trees.———————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks so much for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Beautifully packed. Arrived two days later than expected, but still in great condition! Unpacked it and kept it in the garage for a couple of days and planted it according to instructions. No planting trauma/loss of foliage. Two weeks later still doing great!——————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

My Russian 26 Pomegranate trees ( I ordered 2) both came to me in a super fast manner. When I got the trees they looked very healthy and didn’t appear to have suffered any stress from the shipping. Would definitely buy from Wilson Bros again!——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Thank you so much for delivering this “tree” so quickly. It was for me Daughter-in-laws Birthday – She is delighted with it!—————————–We are so glad yall are so pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

I’ve been very impressed by the quality of these pomegranates. I ordered my pomegranates from Wilson Bros at the same time as a few other trees. The shipment from Wilson Bros arrived earlier than the others, and in a better state. The pomegranates arrived dormant, but have been putting out vigorous growth for the last month and a half, with no signs of slowing. No signs of transplant shock. The leaves are gorgeous, and I’m impressed with the quality of the plants. I will definitely order more of my plants from Wilson Bros in the future.———————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I purchased these trees for an early Christmas present for dear friends of mine. They called to tell me they were thrilled & the packing for shipment was so great not a leaf was out of place. Very healthy plants and they look forward to watching them mature and bear fruit!
I cannot begin to say what a wonderful company you have, Wilson Bros. & Gardens have never let me down. You have set the bar so high not a single Company can even compare to your great trees & plants & the efforts to provide the best possible experience for your clients.
Thanks so much & Best Wishes for the future,
Carol A. Johnson———————————–Oh wow!! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you and your friends enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

First of all I love that shipping is included in the prices, so no hidden surprise at checkout. I purchased a 1 gallon plant which arrived healthy with thick main trunk. I am really hoping it will survive in my zone, its hardiness is yet to be tested here in North NJ. If it does die I will be back for an update but so far 5 stars on shipping, plant size, and health.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! I hope it does well over the Winter! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

We recieved both pomegranate trees sooner than expected. The packaging that Wilson Brothers uses has to be the best in the industry. The plants are packed so that it minimizes damage to them. These arrived packaged the same way. When we opened the box we were so excited not only to receive the pomegranate’s but the quality of those plants. They ate absolutely one of our favorite looking plants. They are so healthy and are very gorgeous looking plants as well.
Thank you Wilson Brothers for continuing to impress us with such beautiful plants.
Sincerely
Daryl Levesque———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review and such kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Beautiful Plants! Healthy, sturdy and transplanted great. Haven’t shown any sign of slowed growth.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I live in zone 8b and already grow Wonderful Pomegrantes with mixed results. Wonderful die back when I get a second freeze in late winter/early spring. The main issue I have is growing them as shrubs vs trees because of the die back. The strong spring winds knock most of the immature pomegranates from the plants because of the spindly limbs. I have high hopes to be able to grow this particular pomegranate as a stronger single limbed tree which would solve the fruit wind loss problem. It’s growing just fine so far. I only put four stars on the review since I won’t know if this works for another year or two.——————————–Thanks for the good review! Beth | WBG

I just wanted to let you know these came and are beautiful and intact 🙂
Thank you!——————————-We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

Hello,
Arrived in wonderful condition, beautiful plant. Thank you so much for you care and attention to details. I have since bought another one from you.
Thank you!—————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

The shipping party or rough with handling which knocked a little bit of the soil loose, but the Packers done such a good job the plant was not disturbed. All in all a good healthy plant as always!

I was a worried as the plant got delayed in the shipping process after being picked up from Wilson Bros.. Despite it taking over a week to get here, the plant arrived in good shape and wasn’t dried out. Once unpacked you could not tell it was even shipped as in perfect condition.————————————————–Hi Pablo, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Cold Hardy Pomegranate. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

All is well. Packaging was great, healthy plants, moist and now still unplanted because of searing heat. I am tending them diligently and always hopeful. Thanks for the skillful handling from placement of order to delivery as promised. ——————————————-Hi Colleen, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Pomegranate. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

A beautiful little plant that is budding lots of green leaves. I’m so excited for the fruit!————————————WBG Reply: Hi Emily, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Cold Hardy Pomegranate. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens-