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Rowan pomegranate decorates many gardens of country houses and household plots. It is valued not only for its decorative appearance. The beneficial properties of rowan pomegranate fruits are known to many gardeners. Its berries are a storehouse of useful substances and an effective remedy for many diseases. In addition, they have an impressive size and a very beautiful color, reminiscent of the color of a pomegranate. Definitely, everyone should plant Pomegranate rowan on their plot in order to always have a home healer at hand, and a description of the variety and photos can be found in this article.
Description of the variety of mountain ash Garnetnaya
Rowan Pomegranate is the result of the breeding work of Michurin I.V., who crossed the Siberian hawthorn and the common rowan. The resulting hybrid was named Crataegosorbus Michurin (hawthorn). Later, thanks to its dark garnet-colored berries, the variety was named Rowan Pomegranate (photo).
Pomegranate rowan is a tall tree with a spreading crown, which has some similarities with the common rowan.The hybrid is characterized by a short duration of industrial cultivation, frost resistance and high adaptive qualities. The tree's shoots are resistant to high and low temperatures and also ripen well.
The variety belongs to light-loving crops, but it can fully develop and bear fruit when growing in shaded areas. Pomegranate rowan stands out from a number of other varietal red fruits due to the size of the berries and their original color. The decorative beauty of the tree is preserved all year round, including in winter.
Description of the varietal characteristics of pomegranate rowan:
- average fruiting period is 20-25 years;
- height of an adult tree – up to 3-4 m;
- the crown is thick, wide, decorative;
- spreading branches;
- foliage is imparipinnate, consisting of several shield-shaped leaves;
- mixed type of fruit buds;
- type of root system – fibrous;
- the flowers are small, white, collected in semi-oval inflorescences;
- the shape of the fruit is spherical, with small edges;
- the color of the berries is burgundy-garnet, with a slight bluish tint;
- average fruit weight 1-1.6 g;
- yield 20-25 kg per season;
- the taste of the berries is sweet and sour, with a light, pleasant note of tartness;
- The pulp of the fruit is dense and yellow.
Pros and cons of the variety
Advantages of red mountain ash variety Granatnaya:
- resistance to high and low temperatures;
- lack of bitterness in fruits;
- berries, leaves and bark contain a large amount of useful substances;
- high productivity;
- large fruit;
- self-fertility;
- precociousness;
- long-term storage;
- The fruits are suitable for drying and freezing.
Disadvantages of pomegranate rowan:
- short tree life cycle;
- average resistance to diseases and pests;
- sensitivity of roots to damage;
- fear of strong winds, which is especially dangerous during the establishment period.
Useful properties of Pomegranate rowan
Rowan pomegranate is considered a medicinal plant. Its fruits, leaves and bark are used for the treatment of many diseases and for preventive purposes. Healing tinctures and decoctions are prepared from them. But before starting treatment with pomegranate rowan, you need to familiarize yourself with its beneficial properties and possible contraindications.
The fruits of rowan pomegranate are 80% water, but despite this, they contain a large amount of carbohydrates, proteins and organic acids (citric, malic and grape). They also contain essential oil, minerals and vitamins (B1, B2, C, A, P, E, K). For example, there is more vitamin C in pomegranate rowan than in lemons. And in terms of the amount of carotene, rowan berries are ahead of carrots. The chemical composition is complemented by macro- and microelements such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, as well as flavones, tannins and pectin substances.
Rowan pomegranate has a beneficial effect on the human body, so recipes based on it are often used to treat many diseases. The main beneficial properties of the plant are its ability to:
- improve blood clotting;
- reduce blood pressure;
- normalize cholesterol levels;
- remove toxins and heavy metals;
- regulate the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- improve the functioning of the thyroid gland and liver.
Application of Pomegranate Rowan
Rowan Pomegranate is a variety with edible and tasty fruits that can be canned, frozen and dried. From berries you can prepare:
- juices;
- compotes;
- jelly;
- syrups;
- jam;
- jam;
- liqueurs;
- liqueurs;
- tinctures;
- guilt.
Planting and caring for Pomegranate rowan
Rowan pomegranate is an unpretentious garden crop to grow, but requires systematic care. Trees love light and need regular watering, loosening, periodic but not frequent fertilizing and mulching. Carrying out all the necessary agrotechnical measures will allow you to get healthy, fully developing trees and a good, stable harvest.
Preparing the landing site
It is best to choose a sunny site for planting pomegranate rowan. It can grow in shaded areas, but the yield may be significantly reduced. The soil must be nutritious and well drained. The following soil types are suitable for this variety:
- turf;
- soddy-slightly podzolic;
- loamy.
Rules for planting rowan pomegranate
It is recommended to plant pomegranate rowan seedlings in the ground in the fall, and then it is best to purchase planting material. Spring planting is also possible, but the trees should be planted before the buds begin to bloom.
Step-by-step process for planting pomegranate rowan:
- Prepare a planting hole 1 m wide and 0.5 m deep.
- Place a mixture of fertilizers in the hole (superphosphate - 350 g, potassium sulfate - 250 g, humus - 20 kg) and mix well with the lower layer of soil.
- The seedling is placed in a hole. The root collar should not be more than 5 cm below ground level.
- Fill the hole with soil, lightly compacting it.
- Water the seedling abundantly (water consumption is about 20 liters).
- Mulch the tree trunk circle. The thickness of the mulch layer should be at least 8 cm.
Watering and fertilizing
Pomegranate rowan responds well to watering, but stagnation of water can be disastrous for it. Therefore, it is necessary to water trees only during a long dry period. If there is enough rain, adult trees are watered:
- in early spring, during bud break;
- 3 weeks before the berries ripen;
- 30 days after harvest.
Watering is carried out in the area of the tree trunk circle, in specially created grooves. Water consumption per 1 adult tree is about 30-40 liters. After each watering, it is recommended to fluff up and mulch the soil under the mountain ash. Loosening will prevent possible stagnation of water, and mulching will help keep the soil moist for as long as possible.
The amount of fertilizing depends on the age of the plants.Young rowan pomegranate trees are fed once - in the spring, while digging up the soil. More mature specimens need 2 feedings - both in spring and autumn.
The following fertilizers are applied to the soil (per 1 plant):
Young animals (up to 3 years old) | Mature trees |
Ammonium nitrate or urea – 25 g | Superphosphate – 50 g Potassium – 30 g |
Trimming
Pomegranate rowan is recommended to carry out the following types of pruning:
- sanitary – for the purpose of removing broken, dry, damaged or diseased branches.
- formative, providing for thinning of the crown and elimination of root shoots and lower branches.
Proper crown formation can significantly increase the yield of rowan trees. In the first year, pomegranate rowan is cut to one bud. The procedure is carried out in early spring, before they bloom. It is necessary to monitor the angle of departure of the branches. It shouldn't be too spicy. Mature trees are pruned as needed, thinning the crown, removing excess branches and cutting them by 1/3.
Preparing for winter
In terms of winter hardiness, rowan takes one of the first places among other fruit and berry trees. It tolerates harsh winters quite well, withstanding temperatures down to 50 °C. Therefore, there is no need to carry out any measures related to the insulation of trees. Preparation for winter only involves carefully digging up the soil after harvesting.
Pollination
Rowan Pomegranate is a self-fertile variety, therefore, in principle, it does not require pollination. But cross-pollination can significantly increase yields. Most often, gardeners cross red pomegranate rowan with the following varieties:
- Sorbinka;
- Dessert;
- Bead;
- Wefed.
Harvesting
Pomegranate rowan is a fast-growing variety. Already in the 4th year after planting, the trees begin to bear fruit. The berries begin to ripen at the end of August. The variety has high yields, which is about 15-25 kg per tree. The maximum shelf life of fruits in dry, cool rooms is 5 months.
Diseases and pests
The resistance to diseases and pests of the Pomegranate mountain ash variety is quite low. Therefore, it is very important to carry out preventive protective measures in a timely manner, and in case of damage, carry out the necessary treatment.
Diseases and pests | Signs | Preventive measures (treatment) | Treatment | Period |
Rowan gall mite | Damage to foliage, appearance of swellings (galls) | Solution 0.1% "Rogora-S" (1 l per 1 m2) | Colloidal sulfur – 1% solution | Before flowering |
Rowan moth | Goose damage to berry pulp | Digging up the trunk circle. Collection and disposal of damaged berries |
| in autumn |
| Chlorophos 0.2% (20 g/10 l water) | 14 days after the start of flowering | ||
Rowan aphid | Leaf deformation | 2% nitrafen solution (300 g/10 l of water) | 0.2% solution of karbofos (75 g/10 l of water) | In summer, before fruit set |
Powdery mildew | White coating on leaves | Picking off and burning all affected leaves. Treatment with colloidal sulfur solution (30 g/10 l of water) |
| Before flowering |
| Soap-soda solution: 10 liters of water, 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 3 teaspoons of liquid soap | Every 4 days, until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear | ||
Moniliosis | Damage to the entire tree, appearance of dark gray growths | Damaged parts of the tree are cut and burned | nitrafen (300 g/10 l of water) or copper sulfate (100 g/10 l of water) | Before the buds open |
Reproduction
Pomegranate rowan propagates by grafting or budding (cuttings, arc layering or root suckers). It is best to carry out budding at the end of July in order to be able to prune the grafted plants in mid-spring (April). To prevent the trunks from being twisted, pruning should be done on a spike. The resulting cuttings can be grafted onto ordinary rowan in the spring, thereby ennobling it and improving its varietal qualities.
Grafting of pomegranate varieties can be done in the following ways:
- into the cleft;
- in a side section;
- in the butt.
Reproduction by arc layering is carried out as follows:
- The lower branches bend to the ground.
- Secure with pegs. The end of the branch should be slightly curved.
- The branch is sprinkled with soil.
It is necessary to ensure that the soil is always well moistened and loosened. You can separate the cuttings from the tree after 2-3 years.
Conclusion
Rowan Pomegranate is a fruit tree that will not only adequately decorate the garden and personal plot, but will also delight you with a harvest of delicious, vitamin-rich berries. The variety is not afraid of frost and can grow in any climate zone. The crop is unpretentious in care, so even beginners in gardening will not have problems with its cultivation.
