Variety fit — Hawaii
Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Hawaii?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 7–11); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Hawaii’s main growing area (96813): zone 12b, ~0 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Angel Red hardiness | USDA zones 7–11 |
|---|---|
| Hawaii average chill (96813) | 0 hours (0–0 across 10 winters) |
| Hawaii zone (96813) | USDA zone 12b |
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Hawaii?
- Probably not — Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 7–11); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Monrovia. Angel Red Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Smith') — accessed July 2026