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Can You Grow Pomegranate in West Virginia?
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
West Virginia last frost
West 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 West Virginia
West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in West Virginia?
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
What zone is West Virginia?
West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Pomegranates in West Virginia?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.