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Variety fit — Manitoba

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Manitoba?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 4a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Manitoba’s main growing area (R3C): zone 4a, ~875 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Angel Red requirements vs. Manitoba climate
Angel Red hardinessUSDA zones 7–11
Manitoba average chill (R3C)875 hours (579–1,211 across 10 winters)
Manitoba zone (R3C)USDA zone 4a
Angel Red pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Manitoba?
Probably not — Your zone 4a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Monrovia. Angel Red Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Smith') — accessed July 2026