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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Utah?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
Plant zones
Utah last frost
Utah 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 Utah
Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Utah?
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
What zone is Utah?
Utah spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Utah?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.