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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia 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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Virginia?
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Virginia?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.