Chernaya Roza

Pomegranate

Size

Small-medium (smaller than most varieties)

Shape

Round

Flavor

Sweet-tart; high in Vitamin C

Texture

Crunchy, soft seeds

Ripening window

September - October

Best uses

Fresh eating; also grown for its ornamental dark coloring

Pollination

Self-fertile - no pollinator needed

Tree size

10-12 ft

Notes

Russian variety - name translates to "Black Rose". Purplish-black skin, dark red flesh; considered one of the best of the black/dark pomegranates. Good disease resistance.