Grow the Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate for Deep-Crimson Fruit and Exceptional Cold Tolerance
Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate Produces Sweet, Juicy, and Nutrient-Rich Harvests Year After Year
The Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate is a historic, cold-hardy variety with roots in the rugged, mountainous landscapes of Azerbaijan, along the western shore of the Caspian Sea. Named after the ancient Kurdish forest where it was discovered, this treasured variety has been cultivated for centuries for both its exceptional fruit and cultural significance. Today, it’s prized by gardeners and orchard farmers for its productivity, beauty, and unmatched juicing quality.
Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate Unique Taste
This variety produces some of the deepest crimson fruits among hardy pomegranates, with up to 70% juice and a naturally high sugar content. The arils burst with a sweet-tart flavor that’s both refreshing and complex, making them ideal for fresh eating, preserves, or drying. Kara Bala Miursal’s juice is rich, sweet, and deeply colored, perfect for crafting antioxidant-packed beverages loaded with vitamin C. With a jam-like depth of flavor and medium-firm seeds that “pop” pleasantly when chewed, this pomegranate offers both texture and taste in perfect balance.
Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate Tree Care
Kara Bala Miursal is remarkably cold-tolerant, hardy to around 5°F, and thrives in USDA Zones 7–10, with some success in sheltered Zone 6 locations. Blooming in June and July with striking red-orange flowers, it ripens its fruit from early to mid-October. Each mature plant can yield over 20 pounds of fruit annually, and the harvest stores longer than many other cultivars sometimes lasting for months under the right conditions. The tree reaches 8 to 12 feet at maturity, forming a multi-stemmed shape that can be pruned to suit smaller gardens or container growth.
One Tree For Ultimate Pomegranate Fruiting
Easy to grow and self-fertile, Kara Bala Miursal requires no pollination partner and adapts well to full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, it demonstrates excellent drought tolerance and resists most pests and diseases, making it a perfect choice for low-maintenance gardeners. Whether grown for its rich heritage, ornamental blooms, or the sweet reward of fresh pomegranates, this variety brings beauty, history, and flavor to any landscape.
Why Buy From Perfect Plants?
Since 1980, family-run Perfect Plants has grown premium fruit trees under the sunny skies of Florida. With expert care from seasoned growers, your Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate arrives healthy, thriving, and ready to produce a bountiful harvest in your garden
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