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Ambrosia

The short answer

Ambrosia requires 150 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 8–10[1]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Ambrosia growing facts
Chill requirement150 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 8–10[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowSeptember–October[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Ambrosia pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Pale pink skin with purple, sweet-tart juice, similar to Wonderful; long-lived.[1]
  • Suited to inland or coastal climates.[1]
  • Self-fruitful.[1]

A year with your Ambrosia

When the work happens for a pomegranate in USDA zone 9, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Pomegranate in zone 9
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See the full month-by-month pomegranate calendar for zone 9 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Ambrosia need?
Ambrosia needs 150 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Ambrosia?
Ambrosia grows in USDA zones 8–10.
Is Ambrosia self-pollinating?
Ambrosia is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Ambrosia Pomegranate — variety specifications — accessed July 2026