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Can You Grow Mango in California?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grow indoors

Dwarf mango varieties can be grown as houseplants in containers — fruit production is rare indoors.

Plant zones

10a–11b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Mango

Mangoes are tropical trees that thrive only in frost-free subtropical and tropical climates.

Outdoors only in Zone 10a-11. In all other zones grow a dwarf variety in a large container indoors with a south-facing window or grow light. They rarely fruit indoors but grow as striking houseplants.

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Gardening in California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mango in California?

Dwarf mango varieties can be grown as houseplants in containers — fruit production is rare indoors.

What zone is California?

California spans USDA Zone 9b (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Mangos in California?

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