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Rowan Pomegranate decorates many gardens of summer cottages and household plots. It is appreciated not only for its decorative appearance. The beneficial properties of the fruits of mountain ash pomegranate are known to many gardeners. Its berries are a storehouse of useful substances, an effective remedy for many diseases. In addition, they have an impressive size and a very beautiful color that resembles the color of a pomegranate. Definitely, everyone should plant a Pomegranate mountain ash on their site in order to always have a home doctor at hand, and you can find a description of the variety and a photo in this article.
Description of the variety of mountain ash Pomegranate
Rowan Pomegranate - the result of breeding work Michurin IV, who crossed Siberian hawthorn and mountain ash. The bred hybrid was named Michurin's Crataegosorbus (hawthorn). Later, thanks to its dark pomegranate berries, the variety was named Rowan Pomegranate (photo).
Pomegranate mountain ash is a tall tree with a spreading crown, which bears some resemblance to common mountain ash. The hybrid is characterized by a short duration of industrial cultivation, frost resistance and high adaptive qualities. The shoots of the tree are resistant to high and low temperatures, and also have good maturation.
The variety belongs to light-loving crops, but it can fully develop and bear fruit when it grows in shaded areas. Rowan Pomegranate favorably stands out from a number of other varietal red fruits, 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 varietal characteristics of pomegranate rowan:
- the average fruiting period is 20-25 years;
- the height of an adult tree is up to 3-4 m;
- the crown is thick, wide, decorative;
- spreading branches;
- odd-pinnate foliage, consisting of several shield-shaped leaves;
- the type of fruit buds is mixed;
- type of root system - fibrous;
- 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-pomegranate, with a light bluish bloom;
- average fruit weight 1-1.6 g;
- yield 20-25 kg per season;
- the taste of berries is sweet and sour, with a light, pleasant hint of astringency;
- the pulp of the fruit is dense, yellow in color.
Pros and cons of the variety
Advantages of Pomegranate red rowan:
- resistance to high and low temperatures;
- lack of bitterness in fruits;
- berries, leaves and bark contain a large amount of nutrients;
- high productivity;
- large-fruited;
- self-fertility;
- early maturity;
- long-term storage;
- fruits are suitable for drying and freezing.
Disadvantages of pomegranate rowan:
- short tree life cycle;
- average resistance to diseases and pests;
- sensitivity of the roots to damage;
- fear of strong winds, which is especially dangerous during the survival 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 prophylactic 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 mountain ash 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 mountain ash than in lemons. And in terms of the amount of carotene, rowan berries are ahead of carrots. The chemical composition is supplemented by such macro- and microelements as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, as well as flavone, tannins and pectin substances.
Rowan Pomegranate has a beneficial effect on the human body, therefore recipes based on it are often used to treat many diseases. The main beneficial properties of the plant are the ability to:
- improve blood clotting;
- lower blood pressure;
- normalize cholesterol levels;
- remove toxins and heavy metals;
- regulate the work of the digestive tract;
- improve the functioning of the thyroid gland and liver.
Application of Pomegranate Mountain Ash
Rowan Pomegranate is a variety with edible and tasty fruits that can be preserved, frozen and dried. You can cook from berries:
- juices;
- compotes;
- jelly;
- syrups;
- jam;
- jam;
- liqueurs;
- liqueurs;
- tinctures;
- wine.
Planting and caring for Rowan Pomegranate
Rowan Pomegranate is an unpretentious garden crop in cultivation, but requiring systematic care. Trees love light, need regular watering, loosening, periodic, but not frequent feeding and mulching. Carrying out all the necessary agrotechnical measures will allow you to get healthy, fully developing trees and a good, stable harvest.
Landing site preparation
It is best to choose a sunny site for planting pomegranate ash. It can grow in shaded areas, but the yield can be significantly reduced. The soil must be nutritious and well-drained. The following types of soils are suitable for this variety:
- sod;
- sod-slightly podzolic;
- loamy.
Planting rules for mountain ash Pomegranate
It is recommended to plant pomegranate rowan seedlings in the ground in the fall, then it is best to purchase planting material. Spring planting is also possible, but you should have time to plant trees before budding begins.
Step-by-step process of planting a pomegranate mountain ash:
- A landing pit is prepared with a width of 1 m, a depth of 0.5 m.
- Place in the hole a mixture of fertilizers (superphosphate - 350 g, potassium sulfate - 250 g, humus - 20 kg) and mix well with the lower soil layer.
- The seedling is placed in a pit. The root collar should not be more than 5 cm below ground level.
- Fill the hole with soil, lightly tamping.
- Water the seedling abundantly (water consumption about 20 liters).
- The trunk circle is mulched. The thickness of the mulching layer must be at least 8 cm.
Watering and feeding
Pomegranate rowan responds well to watering, but stagnant water can be fatal for it. Therefore, it is necessary to water the trees only during a long dry period. With a sufficient amount of rains, watering of adult trees is carried out:
- early spring, during budding;
- 3 weeks before the berries ripen;
- 30 days after harvest.
Watering is carried out in the area of the trunk circle, in specially created grooves. Water consumption for 1 adult tree is about 30-40 liters. After each watering, it is recommended to fluff 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 dressing depends on the age of the plants. Young trees of mountain ash pomegranate are fed 1 time - in the spring, while digging up the soil. More mature specimens need 2 feeding - both in spring and autumn.
The following fertilizers are applied to the soil (per plant):
Young growth (up to 3 years old) | Mature trees |
Ammonium nitrate or urea - 25 g | Superphosphate - 50 g Potassium - 30 g |
Pruning
It is recommended for pomegranate rowan to carry out such types of pruning as:
- sanitary - to remove broken, dry, damaged or diseased branches.
- formative, providing for the thinning of the crown and the elimination of root growth and lower branches.
Correct crown formation can significantly increase the yield of mountain ash trees. In the first year, the pomegranate rowan is cut into 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 sharp. Mature trees are pruned as needed, thinning the crown, removing excess branches and pruning them by 1/3.
Preparing for winter
In terms of winter hardiness, mountain ash occupies one of the first places among other fruit trees. It tolerates severe winters well enough, withstanding frost up to 50 ° C. Therefore, there is no need to carry out any activities related to the insulation of trees. Preparation for winter involves only a thorough digging of the soil, after harvesting.
Pollination
Rowan Pomegranate is a self-fertile variety, therefore, in principle, does not need pollination. But cross-pollination can significantly increase yields. Most often, gardeners cross the red pomegranate mountain ash with the following varieties:
- Sorbinka;
- Dessert;
- Bead;
- Vefed.
Harvesting
Pomegranate mountain ash belongs to the early-growing varieties. Already in the 4th year after planting, the trees begin to bear fruit. Ripening of berries begins from the end of August. The variety has high yields, which is about 15-25 kg from 1 tree. The maximum shelf life of fruits in dry, cool rooms is 5 months.
Diseases and pests
Resistance to diseases and pests of the Pomegranate rowan variety is rather low. Therefore, it is very important to carry out preventive protective measures in a timely manner, and in case of damage, to carry out the necessary treatment.
Diseases and pests | Signs | Preventive measures (treatment) | Treatment | Carrying out period |
Rowan gall mite | Foliage damage, blistering (galls) | Solution 0.1% "Rogora-S" (1 l per 1 m2) | Colloidal sulfur - 1% solution | Before flowering |
Rowan moth | Caterpillar damage to berry pulp | Digging in the trunk circle. Collection and elimination of damaged berries |
| in the fall |
| Chlorophos 0.2% (20 g / 10 l of 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 bloom on the leaves | Tear off and burn all affected leaves. Treatment with a solution of colloidal sulfur (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 | The entire tree is affected, the appearance of dark gray growths | Cut and burn damaged parts of the tree | nitrafen (300 g / 10 l of water) or copper sulfate (100 g / 10 l of water) | Before bud break |
Reproduction
Rowan pomegranate propagates by grafting or budding (cuttings, arc layers or root suckers). Budding is best done at the end of July in order to be able to prune grafted plants in mid-spring (April). To prevent the trunks from being bent, trimming should be carried out on a thorn. The resulting cuttings in the spring can be grafted onto an ordinary mountain ash, thereby ennobling it, and improving the varietal qualities.
Grafting of a pomegranate variety can be done in the following ways:
- into cleavage;
- in a lateral section;
- in the butt.
Reproduction by arc layering is carried out in this way:
- The lower branches are bent to the ground.
- They are secured with pegs. The end of the branch should be slightly curved.
- Sprinkle the branch with soil.
It is necessary to ensure that the soil is always well moistened and loosened. It is possible to separate the layers from the tree in 2-3 years.
Conclusion
Rowan Pomegranate is a fruit tree that will not only adequately decorate a garden and a personal plot, but will also delight you with a harvest of delicious, vitamin berries. The variety is not afraid of frost and can grow in any climatic zone. In care, the culture is unpretentious, so even beginners in gardening will not have problems with its cultivation.
