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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
Plant zones
Delaware last frost
Delaware 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 Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Delaware?
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Delaware?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.