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Can You Grow Apple in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.

Plant zones

3a–8b

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

Full apple growing guide →

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.

See what grows well in Mississippi →

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.