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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Alabama?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
Plant zones
Alabama last frost
Alabama first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Alabama
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Alabama?
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
What zone is Alabama?
Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Alabama?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.