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Can You Grow Avocado in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Won't grow here

Avocados cannot survive frost — your winters will kill an outdoor tree.

Plant zones

9b–11b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Avocado

Avocados need frost-free conditions year-round and take 3-5 years to bear fruit from seed.

Outdoors only in Zone 9b-11. In colder zones grow dwarf varieties in large containers indoors near a sunny window — they will not produce fruit reliably indoors but make beautiful houseplants. Very frost-sensitive.

Full avocado growing guide →

Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.

See what grows well in Arkansas →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Avocado in Arkansas?

Avocados cannot survive frost — your winters will kill an outdoor tree.

What zone is Arkansas?

Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Avocados in Arkansas?

See the planting guide for Avocado — timing depends on your exact frost date.