Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety of Punica granatum named ‘YAIN’, particularly characterized by its large, slightly flattened fruit; shiny, medium red fruit color; soft, easy palatable seeds; mid-season ripening; and excellent taste.

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety named ‘Red Jay’, characterized by having a very early fruiting trait and dark red coloration in both internal seed arils and external skin, which is characterized as being mostly similar to a ‘Wonderful’ (unpatented) variety except that it is ready for harvest approximately 60 days prior and has darker red skin and seed aril coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety of Punica granatum named ‘EMEK’, particularly characterized by self-pollinating and self-fertile medium-sized tree with vigorous growth habit; good fruit productivity; large-sized, mature fruit, with uniform, dark red skin color that appears very early in fruit development, and red arils; and mature fruit which is of good eating quality (sweet-sour flavor and good juice production).

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety of Punica granatum named ‘KAMEL’, particularly characterized by self-pollinating and self-fertile medium-sized tree with vigorous growth habit; good fruit productivity; large-sized, mature fruit, with uniform, dark red skin color that appears very early in fruit development, and red arils; and mature fruit which is of good eating quality (sweet-sour flavor and good juice production).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Punica granatum plant named ‘PIIPG-I’, characterized by its compact, upright spreading growth habit, lustrous, dark green foliage, reddish-orange flowers, maroon-purple fruits, and cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pomegranate tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Granada’ pomegranate tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,618), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 11 and in which the fruit is of higher acid content when ripe, producing more juice and arils that are moderate red to deep red coloration and softer chewability than those of the fruit of other pomegranate varieties.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Punica granatum plant named ‘PIIPG-I’, characterized by its compact, upright spreading growth habit, lustrous, dark green foliage, reddish-orange flowers, maroon-purple fruits, and cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety of Punica granatum named ‘EMEK’, particularly characterized by self-pollinating and self-fertile medium-sized tree with vigorous growth; good fruit productivity; medium-sized, mature fruit with uniform, dark pink to red skin color, red arils; and mature fruit which is of good eating quality, sweet flavor and good juice production.

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety of Punica granatum named ‘KAMEL’, particularly characterized by self-pollinating and self-fertile medium-sized tree with vigorous growth; good fruit productivity; large-sized, mature fruit with uniform, dark red skin color that appears very early in fruit development, red arils; and mature fruit which is of good eating quality, sweet-sour flavor and good juice production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Punica granatum plant named ‘Orange Blossom Special’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, small, lustrous, medium green foliage that turns bright yellow in fall, reddish-orange flowers produced in abundance from spring to fall, greenish-tan to reddish-green fruits, and root/crown cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.

Abstract: A new cultivar of pomegranate tree, ‘PQ2009’, that is characterized by its flowers that consistently have 6 petals and 6 sepals that are bright orange in color and bloom from spring until first frost in Georgia, its flowers that are borne primarily at the terminals on soft to semi-hard wood, its foliage that is initially bronze in color maturing to a medium green color and persists until freeze (survives frosts), its production of quality tasting fruit on one year-old container grown plants that ripen in late summer to late fall, and its fruit that is sweet with low astringency and little aftertaste.

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety named ‘Red Jay’, characterized by having a very early fruiting trait and dark red coloration in both internal seed arils and external skin. Fruit is sweet and juicy with a low acidity. Fruit is mature near Mid-August in the California Central Valley.

Abstract: A new and distinct pomegranate variety of Punica granatum named ‘YAIN’, particularly characterized by its large, slightly flattened fruit; shiny, medium red fruit color; soft, easy palatable seeds; mid-season ripening; and excellent taste.

Abstract: A new and distinct Punica cultivar named ‘SMNPGMF’ is disclosed, characterized by highly floriferous dwarf plants producing vibrant flowers and small fruits. Plants are heat and drought tolerant with excellent container performance. The new variety is a Punica, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.