Collection Status: Still Sought
Common Name: Pomegranate
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Alternative Names: Russian Dawn, Crimson Sky
Notes: Nikitskii Ranii Pomegranate is called Crimson Sky in the US. Also called R19 when planted at the original University of Georgia test plot of Dr. Levin’s hardiest varieties from Turkmanistan. Ranii in Russian means early. Crimson Sky ripens its fruits early in October. They are consistently bright red with a very appealing taste, sweet and tart. Very hardy like Salavatski. Space 10′ circle Zone 7-8 For trial in zone 6