Variety fit — Texas
Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Texas?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 9a and typical 531 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Texas’s main growing area (78701): zone 9a, ~531 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Eversweet chill requirement | 150 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Eversweet hardiness | USDA zones 8–10 |
| Texas average chill (78701) | 531 hours (270–723 across 10 winters) |
| Texas zone (78701) | USDA zone 9a |
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- Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Texas?
- Yes — Your zone 9a and typical 531 chill hours both suit this variety.
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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Eversweet Pomegranate — variety specifications — accessed July 2026