Punica granatum Carrot Top Eurasia bordered by pale green edges

bordered by pale green edges and aging to entirely parchment

The seed heads of this strain are quite stunning with bright yellow stalks holding the dark blue-black seed

The green spathe (top of the pitcher) curls upwards at the tip

In late winter and early spring

With leaves that look and feel more like a cow's tongue

Punica granatum Carrot Top Eurasia bordered by pale green edgesI was walking by our large specimen of Punica 'Nochi Shibari' one summer when I noticed a huge branch that was sporting solid double orange flowers instead of the typical white and orange. We subsequently propagated from the sport and were pleased to introduce it in 2013 as Carrot Top pomegranate. Punica 'Carrot Top' makes a 15' tall specimen, with glossy finger sized leaves, adorned all summer with 3" wide, double orange flowers that resemble orange