Pomegranate tree denominated ‘Smith’

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.

1. A new and distinct variety of pomegranate tree substantially as illustrated and described which bears fruit having a deep red rind coloration, arils of color from moderate red to deep red color and with the texture of the arils of the mature fruit easily chewable, being softer than other pomegranate varieties and which has a higher acid content than the fruit of the ‘Granada’ pomegranate tree at maturity and which ripens for harvesting and shipment approximately September 11 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.