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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Louisiana?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
Plant zones
Louisiana last frost
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Louisiana?
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
What zone is Louisiana?
Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Louisiana?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.