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Variety fit — Nebraska

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Nebraska?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 6a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Nebraska’s main growing area (68508): zone 6a, ~1,378 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Angel Red requirements vs. Nebraska climate
Angel Red hardinessUSDA zones 7–11
Nebraska average chill (68508)1,378 hours (1,136–1,691 across 10 winters)
Nebraska zone (68508)USDA zone 6a
Angel Red pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Nebraska?
Probably not — Your zone 6a 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