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Can You Grow Apple in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
About Apple
Apple trees are long-lived productive and available in hundreds of varieties suited to every climate.
Plant at least two compatible varieties for cross-pollination (or a self-fertile variety). Choose disease-resistant varieties for lower maintenance. Prune every winter to maintain shape and production.
Gardening in Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Apple in Mississippi?
Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Apples in Mississippi?
See the planting guide for Apple — timing depends on your exact frost date.