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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Pennsylvania?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
Plant zones
Pennsylvania last frost
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate. Philadelphia is Zone 7a; Pittsburgh is Zone 6a; northern Pennsylvania is Zone 5a-5b. Four distinct seasons with a 6-7 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Pennsylvania?
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
What zone is Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Pennsylvania?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.