Variety fit — South Dakota

Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in South Dakota?

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 South Dakota’s main growing area (57104): zone 5a, ~1,196 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Eversweet requirements vs. South Dakota climate
Eversweet chill requirement	150 chill hours
Eversweet hardiness	USDA zones 8–10
South Dakota average chill (57104)	1,196 hours (813–1,346 across 10 winters)
South Dakota zone (57104)	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 South Dakota?: 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] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
[3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Eversweet Pomegranate — variety specifications — accessed July 2026