Best Pomegranate Variety for Victoria? (forum)

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Hey folks, I'm looking at planting a pomegranate tree and I was wondering if anyone had some opinions/Info on what variety would be best for the victorian climate: Rosavaya or Wonderful?

Any planting tips would be very useful as well.

Time: 28th April 2010 3:31pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
I had a "Wonderful" tree at Woodend which did well, one of the easier to get hold of varieties. Poyntons of Essendon often have them in as bare-rooted stock over winter. Another good choice is "Elche", a Spanish selection grown up in the Robinvale/Mildura area.
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Time: 1st May 2010 9:12am

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kert says...
"Wonderful" ain't that wonderful . A bit like a real estate agent naming his sub division "Pleasant Hills". Caveat emptor.

Time: 6th May 2010 1:08pm

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J says...
Kert, please expand on what you are saying. Any recommendations for better varieties for vic climates?

Phil, thanks for the suggestions. Will look into it.



Time: 6th May 2010 6:18pm

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kert says...
The seeds are large and hard in Wonderfoul When you mistakenly eat the pith it is v. bitter. Pomegranates all grow v. well from cuttings and I 'd prefer to take a cutting from a tree that had better characteristics.

Time: 8th May 2010 9:59am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
There is an interesting pale (fruit) colored pomegranate hanging over the fence at the general store in the town where I live. Fruit is very sweet and tasty, much nicer than any shop bought ones I've tried. Have also seen a variety simply called "Indian" at some of the plant stalls up here.

Time: 8th May 2010 10:16am

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Lim says...
Hi Phil,

Where is this general store that you are referring to? Is there by any chance I can get a cutting from them?

If it is very sweet and delicious, I am interested. I don't like the tart pomegranates.

Will appreciate your assistance.

Thank you.

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Time: 9th August 2011 10:36pm

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allybanana says...
This is an interesting question and one I asked myself a while ago when I was trying to find a pomegranate for Eden, a coastal town with cooler summers. I ended up getting 8 varieties to test for myself. Phil put me onto a place called Parrs Nursury the trees were 11 dollars each. Graham Parr was of the opinion that if your summers are cooler or shorter you want a variety that breaks dormancy early to allow the fruit the maximum amount of time on the tree to ripen before the days cool.
This includes the varieties Shepards Red (Big seeds sour) and Jativia (early Spanish variety) and I have also noticed,

Time: 10th August 2011 5:56am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
HI Lim - the tree I mentioned is in far Northern NSW


Time: 10th August 2011 10:42am

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Tommoz says...
Is Shepherd's Red the same as Shepherd's Heritage? (from Heritage Fruit Trees)

Can anyone confirm the how big and bitter the seeds of this are?

Time: 31st January 2015 2:14pm

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allybanana says...
Shepard red from Parrs Nusury (not sure if it is the same as Sheapards Heratige) actually tastes pretty good the seeds are no worse than wonderfull and it is not that sour or bitter either. I have a number of layered branches that have taken root if you want one during winter. This variety does not always go fully dormant and sprouts buds early, it can get scorched by frosts in colder areas. allydalton dot sculplture at Gmail dot com

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