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Can You Grow Mango in Tennessee?

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

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

10a–11b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee 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 Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mango in Tennessee?

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

What zone is Tennessee?

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

When do you plant Mangos in Tennessee?

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