Bill writes:

Hi Iris:

The twisted trunk cultivar of Pomegranate is called 'Nejikan'. This
means twisted trunk. The term is also used for a style of bonsai. But,
more importantly, it is a valid cultivar name.


Well . . . it is not black and white. This is actually a nomenclatural mystery! You may all find this of interest:


The following is the perspective of from Dr. Donglin Zhang (University of Maine) and Dr. Mike Dirr (University of ... Punica granatum 'Nejikan':

"Punica granatum 'Nejikan' (Punicaceae) twisted pomegranate
A nomenclatural mystery! These plants are derived from rooted stem cuttings from a plant brought in by J. C. Raulston in 1988. While the brilliant orange double flowers are without a doubt beautiful, the validity of the cultivar name remains up in the air. "Nejikan" refers to a style of bonsai in which the trunk of the specimen is twisted. While our specimen growing in China Valley is neither bonsai nor possessing a twisted trunk, the leaves do have a kink / twist to them. Yellow fall color. Hardy through the warmer part of Zone 7. Plant in a protected location in the cooler parts of zone 7. (1 gallon, 6-12" tall)41 plants are available."

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
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