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Can You Grow Mango in Wisconsin?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

10a–11b

Wisconsin last frost

mid-April

Wisconsin first frost

mid-October

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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mango in Wisconsin?

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

What zone is Wisconsin?

Wisconsin spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Mangos in Wisconsin?

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