Plant Database
Angel Red Pomegranate
Pomegranate ‘Angel Red’, Punica granatum ‘Smith’
For Bay Area gardeners seeking a pomegranate that’s as beautiful as it is productive, Angel Red is a standout choice. Its dazzling red fruit and juice-sweet arils thrive in our sunny, Mediterranean climate, offering an exceptional sweet-tart flavor that’s perfect for fresh eating and juicing. Its manageable size makes it a versatile superstar for both landscapes and containers.
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Produces abundant, medium-sized fruit with a brilliantly smooth, glossy red skin that adds ornamental value in the fall.
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Arils are a stunning deep ruby-red, exceptionally juicy with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, characteristic of the best eating pomegranates.
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Features soft, edible seeds, making it a pleasure to eat fresh or press for vibrant, flavorful juice.
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A self-fruitful, drought-tolerant large shrub or small tree that is exceptionally well-suited to the warm, dry summers of Zone 9a.
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Ideal for container gardening, allowing those with limited space or patio gardens to enjoy a homegrown harvest.
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Showy, orange-red spring flowers attract pollinators and add multi-season beauty to your garden.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Sweet with a lively, refreshing tartness.
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Texture: Bursting with juice; soft seeds are easily chewed.
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Best Uses: Premium fresh snacking, homemade juices, grenadine, salads, and garnishes.