Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Quebec?

The verdict

Not recommended

Your zone 5a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Eversweet requirements vs. Quebec climate
Eversweet chill requirement	150 chill hours
Eversweet hardiness	USDA zones 8–10
Quebec average chill (J0J)	1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)	USDA zone 5a

Eversweet pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Quebec?: Probably not — Your zone 5a 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