Variety fit — Washington
Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Washington?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Washington’s main growing area (98801): zone 7a, ~2,150 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Eversweet chill requirement | 150 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Eversweet hardiness | USDA zones 8–10 |
| Washington average chill (98801) | 2,150 hours (1,612–2,552 across 10 winters) |
| Washington zone (98801) | USDA zone 7a |
Better pomegranate choices for Washington
These meet Washington’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Eversweet pomegranate in Washington?
- Probably not — Your zone 7a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
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