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Variety fit — Ontario

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Ontario?

The verdict

Not recommended

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

Based on Ontario’s main growing area (L2R): zone 6b, ~1,677 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Angel Red requirements vs. Ontario climate
Angel Red hardinessUSDA zones 7–11
Ontario average chill (L2R)1,677 hours (1,342–1,953 across 10 winters)
Ontario zone (L2R)USDA zone 6b
Angel Red pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Keep checking

Or the same verdict for another region:

Questions

Can I grow Angel Red pomegranate in Ontario?
Probably not — Your zone 6b 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