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Can You Grow Pomegranate in British Columbia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grows well here

Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.

Plant zones

7a–11b

British Columbia last frost

early March

British Columbia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a drought-tolerant Mediterranean shrub that produces jewel-like fruit packed with antioxidants. Dwarf varieties grow beautifully in containers and overwinter indoors in cold climates.

Grow in the hottest spot in your garden — reflected heat from a south wall is ideal. Needs 120+ days of heat to ripen fruit. In cold zones, grow Wonderful or Nana dwarf in a 15+ gallon container and overwinter indoors in a cool bright room.

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Gardening in British Columbia

BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pomegranate in British Columbia?

Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.

What zone is British Columbia?

British Columbia spans Canadian Zone 8 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9).

When do you plant Pomegranates in British Columbia?

See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.