This is my Belbek that I started growing 3 seasons ago. Last year it put out one flower, this year it is loaded. Today it is the most healthy and vibrant tree in my collection and has a very unique trunk and shape. I have much larger fruit bearing trees but this is by far the most beautiful. This year I should be seeing some fully ripened fruit by November.
Also, the secret to healthy trees grown in containers is partial sun. Mine are planted along the northeast side of my home where they are out of the direct sun by about 13:00. Once June rolls through, direct sun fries the roots if you don't have a drip irrigation system in place.
I will write a good description later, yet here is a not so good description for now.
Belbek bears annually. Taste is similar to Hicaz, with it's intense sweet and it's intense sour taste, some would say a perfect balance of those two things, yet still a little more acidic than the 'Wonderful' cultivar. Latest of the super early varieties, very winterhardy, with very hard seeds.
I sadly noticed some dead spots at the top of the Belbek pomegranate I've been monitoring. After more careful examination I found an entry hole at the base of the calyx. After flashing a light inside I saw an earwig! I don't believe the fruit is damaged but will continue to monitor.
