Variety fit — North Carolina
Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in North Carolina?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 8a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on North Carolina’s main growing area (28601): zone 8a, ~1,361 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Angel Red hardiness | USDA zones 7–11 |
|---|---|
| North Carolina average chill (28601) | 1,361 hours (1,109–1,716 across 10 winters) |
| North Carolina zone (28601) | USDA zone 8a |
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- Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in North Carolina?
- Yes — Your zone 8a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.
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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