The southerly part of Mississippi , which include Biloxi and the Gulf Coast , is located in Zone 8 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map . This area has mild winter and live , humid summers . Rainfall can reach more than 50 inches annually . Winter temperatures may sink to 10 academic degree F , but rime and extended catamenia of cold weather are rare .
The most well - make out nut Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the South is the pecan , which grows well in South Mississippi . Other junkie trees are also suited for the climate , but may be susceptible to sickness . Most junky trees bear nuts in winter .
Chinese Chestnut
American chestnuts ( Castanea denata ) have become nearly extinct due to chestnut blight , but the Chinese Chestnut ( C. mollissima ) is a worthy replacement that will grow well in South Mississippi . This tree , however , has strong - smelling pollen , and should be used in an area where the olfactory modality would not be noticeable . Taiwanese Chestnut tree , which can grow to 60 animal foot and have a spread of up to 40 feet , are dense tree that offer skillful shade . The Tree produce diminished , white flowers in early summer before giving direction to diffused bollock in a waspish skin .
Chinese Chestnuts should be planted in full sun and postulate even pee . These trees favor neutral to acidic soil .
Pecans
Native to the southeast U.S. , the pecan tree ( Carya illinoenis ) is dominant in South Mississippi , and the so - called " papershell " salmagundi develop particularly well in the hot , humid Mississippi summers . Pecan trees , which can grow to 70 pes , have graceful trunks and eminent branches handle with long leaflet that may be up 7 inches . These tree should be planted in well - enfeeble dirt in a sunny spot and require even water .
Papershell pecan have thin skins and are easy to strip down than other varieties . These nuts necessitate 210 mature days to ripen . " Caddo , " " Elliot " and " Houma " are among the papershell varieties .
Walnuts
Black ( Juglans nigra ) and English ( J. regia ) walnuts are suitable for growth in South Mississippi . Both trees produce hard - shell nuts , though the English motley is the more familiar nut that is sold in retail stores . Both trees should be planted in full sun and get regular water .
The Black Walnut tree can raise to 150 feet and is aboriginal to much of the eastern and southerly U.S. This tree is high - prongy and may be susceptible to bacterial infections in South Mississippi ’s raging , humid summertime .
The English Walnut tree can produce to 60 foot and is native to Asia and Europe . This tree is fast - growing and is most often planted commercially in California , Oregon and Washington . In South Mississippi , these trees are susceptible to bacteria and blight , so tally with your local nursery to choose the most suitable cultivar .
