Could I grow a pomegranate bush in Arkansas?

Question

I seem to be on the border of the acceptable climate region, but I can't really tell. Thoughts?

Answer 1

Arkansas Hardiness Zone you go from 6a to 8b Open the link below and determine which one your in.

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hzm-sm...

For Dwarf Pomegranates

Key Feature: Deer Resistant

Plant type: Deciduous Shrubs

(Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-11 )

Heat Tolerance: >210 days

Sunset Climate Zone: 5-31

Mature size: Moderate grower to 3 ft. tall and wide.

Growth Habit: Round

Flower Color: Red

Blooms: Summer.

Foliage Color: Green

http://www.monrovia.com/learn/plant_cata...

Answer 2

if you are in southern arkansas yes. they are cold tollerant to zone 7, or temps no lower than 0. pomeganetes are considered sub tropical plants so like warm humid summers as well