Variety fit — Ontario

Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Ontario?

The verdict

Not recommended

Your zone 6b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); 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

Eversweet requirements vs. Ontario climate
Eversweet chill requirement	150 chill hours
Eversweet hardiness	USDA zones 8–10
Ontario average chill (L2R)	1,677 hours (1,342–1,953 across 10 winters)
Ontario zone (L2R)	USDA zone 6b

Eversweet pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Ontario?: Probably not — Your zone 6b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

[1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
[2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
[3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Eversweet Pomegranate — variety specifications — accessed July 2026