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Can You Grow Mango in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Won't grow here

Mangoes cannot survive any frost — outdoor growing is not possible in your zone.

Plant zones

10a–11b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

See what grows well in Rhode Island →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mango in Rhode Island?

Mangoes cannot survive any frost — outdoor growing is not possible in your zone.

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Mangos in Rhode Island?

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