Can Pomegranates grow in Arizona

Answer 1

Pomegranates do grow in New Mexico in some areas particularly in San Antonio near Socorro, Williamsburg near Truth or Consequences for over 200 years and even in Albuquerque and Corrales. With a southern facing micro climate or in a container they could grow even in Santa Fe with some creativity. The wood ,resilient woody bush can make it in Santa Fe but it is possible that only in the mildest winter/springs times will it bear fruit. Even as a non-bearing bush there is a beauty to its lacy leaves.... from lkreitzer@juno.com..the fig expert

Answer 2

Pomegranates are susceptible to frost, although they are known to produce in some parts of Northern Arizona (I understand that both Holbrook and Winslow have them), my father planted one, and it froze to the ground every year for three years. I transplanted it to Apache Junction where it has flourished. Unless you have a really green thumb I would not plant these anywhere where ice will form on a bucket of water in the winter. The temperature can get below freezing, but not significantly below or for prolonged periods. Generally, south of the rim should be fine. So not in Payson, Snowflake, Holbrook, Flagstaff, Chinle, Show Low, etc. They should do fine in Phoenix, Black Canyon City, Apache Junction, Florence, Tucson, Yuma, Thatcher, Nogales, etc.

Answer 3

They grow well and get a beautiful flower and as soon as it turns into a tiny pomegranate it drops off . How can I prevent this ?