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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

7a–11b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pomegranate in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Pomegranates in Maryland?

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