Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate

The Kara Bala Miursal Pomegranate is a historic variety with origins in the rugged mountains of Azerbaijan near the Caspian Sea, where it has been treasured for centuries for both its fruit and cultural significance. Today, it remains highly valued for its productivity, beauty, and juicing quality. Known for producing some of the deepest crimson fruits of any cold-hardy pomegranate, Kara Bala Miursal yields arils with up to 70% juice and naturally high sugar content. Their sweet-tart flavor is refreshing yet complex, perfect for fresh eating, preserves, or antioxidant-rich juice packed with vitamin C. Medium-firm seeds add a satisfying pop, delivering both taste and texture. This variety is remarkably cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as 5°F and thriving in USDA Zones 7–10, with success in sheltered Zone 6. Blooming with striking red-orange flowers in early summer, it ripens its fruit by October. Mature plants can yield over 20 pounds of fruit annually, with harvests that store for months under the right conditions. Growing 10–12 feet tall with a multi-stemmed form, it can be pruned for smaller spaces or even container growth. Self-fertile and drought-tolerant once established, Kara Bala Miursal thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, resisting most pests and diseases with ease. Whether grown for its heritage, ornamental blooms, or bountiful fruit, this variety offers history, flavor, and beauty to any garden.

Unique Plant Features:

• The Kara Bala Miursal produces deep crimson fruit with up to 70% juice and naturally high sugar content.

• It is cold-hardy to around 5°F and thrives in USDA Zones 7-10, with some success in protected Zone 6 areas especially if grown in a patio container.

• Mature trees yield over 20 pounds of sweet, antioxidant-rich fruit each year, ripening in early to mid-October.

• The tree grows 10-12 feet tall with a multi-stemmed form but can be pruned for smaller gardens or containers.

• Kara Bala Miursal is self-fertile, drought-tolerant once established, and highly resistant to pests and diseases.

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