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Variety fit — Montana

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Montana?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 5b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Montana’s main growing area (59801): zone 5b, ~1,898 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Angel Red requirements vs. Montana climate
Angel Red hardinessUSDA zones 7–11
Montana average chill (59801)1,898 hours (1,270–2,367 across 10 winters)
Montana zone (59801)USDA zone 5b
Angel Red pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Keep checking

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Questions

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Montana?
Probably not — Your zone 5b 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] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Monrovia. Angel Red Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Smith') — accessed July 2026