Mississippi Trees For Sale
Aptly named The Magnolia State, Mississippi has adopted the Magnolia to represent its name. Although no specific species of Magnolia have been identified, it is likely the Southern Magnolia Tree, which can grow to be 90 feet tall. An evergreen with simple, rounded leaves, the Southern Magnolia displays large, yellow-white flowers. The ancestral history of the Magnolia is fascinating. Originating before the development of bees, the Magnolia evolved tough carpels to discourage damage from beetles, its main source of pollination. Some members of the genus have been dated 95 million years ago. The Mississippi grower is not limited to this ancient tree, though; hundreds of tree varieties can be planted in the Mississippi yard.
Due to its hot summers, heavy precipitation, and severe weather, the smart Mississippi grower will need to consider the following:
- Climate
- Soil Type
- Average Precipitation
- Irrigation
- Growing Zones
- Weather Damage
Best Trees for Mississippi
Read about the specifics for your state in the following sections. If you’re looking for some quick ideas on what to plant, consider the following trees as expert-tested and The Tree Center approved:
- Royal Empress Trees
Ideal for providing fast-growing shade, year-round beauty, and drought resistance.
- October Glory Maple
Ideal for continuous color, adaptable growing conditions, and landscaping designs.
- Sweetheart Blueberry
Ideal for bearing fruit for delicious, edible profits, color, and perimeter planting.
- Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree
Ideal for providing stunning beauty and shade.
Fast Growing Privacy Trees in Mississippi
The state of Mississippi is renowned throughout the United States as a comfortable, healthy, and safe state in which to abide. It is no wonder that Mississippi residents may notice new homes being built nearby, new developments and shopping centers popping up, and highways carrying loud cars laid in bulk near their home. Planting trees along yard perimeters will add both privacy and beauty to the Mississippi yard.
Although there are many options from which to choose, in Mississippi, a planter cannot be mistook by the American Holly. Growing throughout the United States, American Holly is adaptable, fast-growing, and colorful. Reaching at least 15 feet in height, the American Holly forms dense evergreen walls reminiscent of hedge mazes. In addition, Mississippi residents can also choose from the Leyland Cypress or Nellie Stevens Holly to form the perfect private paradise.
Climate
Mississippi sits in the south, wedged in between Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. The humid subtropical climate is typical for the region, with characteristically hot, humid summers and mild, short winters. Summers can quite hot. The average daily temperature in July is 81°F, and the record stretches to 115°F in 1930. These high temperatures linger across the state, varying little. Winter is mild, though more divergent temperatures and precipitation patterns are visible in different regions of the state. Inland portions of the state are significantly cooler than those along the Mississippi Sound. The average daily temperature across the state in January is 49°F, well above freezing; despite this, the record low is a -19°F, recorded in 1966.
Soil Type
Most trees require well-drained soil rich with minerals to grow. Natchez soil covers a little over 150,000 Mississippi acres. Best for woodlands and pastures, Natchez soil are quite fertile and even grow crops in lowlands. Regardless of the property’s location in The Magnolia State, a soon-to-be tree planter can perform a simple test to determine his/her soil type.
The Squeeze test is aptly named because it requires only a small handful of dirt from just beneath the ground’s surface, and your hands. The soil should be moist, but not drenched. The tester simply squeezes the soil and observes one of the three following events.
1. The soil will hold its shape. If you touch the soil, it will maintain its original shape. You have CLAY.
2. The soil will hold its shape. If you touch the soil, it will collapse. You have LOAM.
3. The soil will fall apart as you open your hands. You have SAND.
Once you know what soil type you have, you can find trees best suited to the dirt’s properties. Loam is the best soil to have, as its unique qualities make it ideal for holding and transferring water to trees.
Average Precipitation
Rainfall is abundant in Mississippi, though varied. Receiving on average 54.16 inches of rain annually, it is distributed northwest to southeast. In the northwest, planters can expect about 50 inches of rain. More rain falls in the southeast, which receives on average 61 inches of rain. Some years are better than others, with the state receiving a record high of over 241 inches of rain. Snow does visit the region, too, though rarely. Snowfall is most likely during December and January.
Irrigation
Inconsistent rainfall amounts can be dangerous to certain plant and tree varieties. Irrigation can be an effective method for regulating water access. Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are efficient at managing by both control and consistency water dispersal. Newly planted trees require this regiment of water, almost regardless of the species. Recent transplantation can disturb the growing process for roots and branches, and regulated water access is one of the best ways to ensure successful growth of a new tree.
Growing Zones
Four distinct growing zones reside in the state of Mississippi, moving in zig-zag bands horizontally across the state. A growing zone simply refers to the USDA’s determination of areas where certain plants are most likely to thrive, preferring to focus on minimal temperature ranges in which a plant can survive. A small southern strip of land along the Mississippi coastline is warmest, with temperatures dropping to only -15°F. The bands then move upward, with the coldest zone, 7a, lingering down to regions south of Oxford and north of Columbus where temperatures can drop to 0°F. Interestingly, Tupelo sits in a large region traveling north to Corinth where temperatures remain in zone 7b, not dropping below 5°F.
Weather Damage
Hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms, and thunderstorms are no stranger to Mississippi. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricane Camille in 1969 are the most well-known, though Mississippi’s position along the Gulf of Mexico means many can affect the region. Tornadoes are also deadly, and Mississippi averages 27 a year. Two of the five most deadly hurricanes in United States History have occurred in Mississippi. Snowstorms are rare, but often cause severe damage when present, such as the famous New Year’s Eve Snowstorm of 1963. The southern portion of the state sees many thunderstorms a year, which is common in the Deep South. Trees can help prevent erosion from thunderstorms and hurricanes, but can also be dangerous in tornadoes. Be sure to plant far away from powerlines and buildings and along banks or roadsides.
If you prefer to purchase your trees or shrubs in person instead of online, we offer this comprehensive guide to purchasing a tree at your local Mississippi nursery or garden center. However, since we don’t actually live in Mississippi we can’t guarantee this list to be 100% accurate – but we did attempt to be as accurate as we possibly could. We have no affiliation with any of the businesses listed below and make no guarantees as to the businesses’ ability or the quality of trees you will receive. As with any purchase you make, be sure to check out the business with the Better Business Bureau, references, and any other sources you may have.
| Amory | Amory Lawn and Pool Service | 500 Main Street N | 662-256-5909 |
| Amory | Village Green Nursery | 1400 Highland Drive | 662-256-5707 |
| Baldwyn | Flexible Landscapes | 917 N Fourth Street | 662-365-5333 |
| Batesville | Hotophia Creek Nursery | 35916 Highway 315 | 662-578-3555 |
| Bay St Louis | Evergreen Florist and Garden Center | 828 Highway 90 | 228-467-9503 |
| Bay St Louis | Four Seasons Nursery | 3250 Longfellow Road | 228-466-9666 |
| Bay St Louis | Sol Garden | 111 Main Street #C | 228-463-1200 |
| Biloxi | Enchanted Forest | 136 Rodenberg Avenue | 228-374-1136 |
| Biloxi | Frasier’s Nursery and Florist | 14708 Lemoyne Boulevard | 228-392-1939 |
| Biloxi | Glen’s Garden Center | 16201 Lemoyne Boulevard | 228-392-7325 |
| Biloxi | Gulfcoast Landscape Supply Inc | 9032 Woolmarket Road | 228-396-4450 |
| Biloxi | Pitalo’s Garden Center | 13457 Highway 15 | 228-392-0202 |
| Biloxi | Woolmarket Nursery | 8784 Boss Husley Road | 228-396-1800 |
| Bogue Chitto | Cedar Creek Estate | 390 Hog Chain Drive SE | 601-835-2173 |
| Booneville | Chittom Garden Center | 303 N College Street | 662-728-5800 |
| Brandon | Rivers Greenhouse and Garden Inc | 4664 Highway 18 | 601-825-9816 |
| Brookhaven | J and P Nursery | 1650 Heucks Retreat Road NE | 601-823-4600 |
| Brookhaven | Pansy’s Greenhouse | 2846 Pearlie Drive NW | 601-833-7466 |
| Byhalia | Cedarhill Nursery | 6656 Highway 178 W | 662-838-5251 |
| Byhalia | Day Lillies Plus | 199 Schoolhouse Road | 662-838-5020 |
| Caledonia | Bloomers | 3738 Caledonia Streeteens Road | 662-356-0250 |
| Carriere | Cottage Garden and Cafe | 40 James Jarrell Road | 601-798-0753 |
| Carriere | S O | 32441 Old Bouie Road | 601-799-3169 |
| Charleston | Johnson’s | 110 S Clay Street | 662-647-3810 |
| Clarksdale | Chiles Landscapes | 1410 May Street | 662-627-1101 |
| Clarksdale | Gary’s Garden Center | 128 Anderson Boulevard | 662-624-2063 |
| Cleveland | Barnes Farm and Garden Center | 405 E Sunflower Road | 662-846-7271 |
| Cleveland | Greenskeeper Lawn and Garden | 526 N Bayou Avenue | 662-843-3938 |
| Clinton | Pinehaven Nursery and Garden Center | 457 E Northside Drive | 601-924-5058 |
| Coldwater | Homestead Farms | 255 Hardin Lane | 662-622-5424 |
| Collins | Village Green Nursery | 34 Salem School Road | 601-765-4321 |
| Columbia | Barrett’s Garden Center | 127 Old Highway 98 E | 601-736-0495 |
| Columbus | B J’s Plants | 1702 Main Street | 662-328-6991 |
| Columbus | Gazebo Garden Center and Landscape | 3946 Highway 182 E #15H | 662-328-6815 |
| Columbus | Sharon Nursery | 6991 Highway 45 N | 662-327-2309 |
| Corinth | Anniola Nursery and Garden Center | 754 Highway 45 | 662-287-5180 |
| Corinth | Corinth Nursery and Garden Center | 1524 Polk Street | 662-286-5088 |
| Corinth | Farmington Garden Center | 3857 Proper Street | 662-286-5670 |
| Edwards | Cactus Plantation | 1088 Champion Hill Road | 601-852-2705 |
| Falkner | D and W Nursery | 23291 Highway 370 | 662-837-9500 |
| Florence | Deck the Yard | 3025 Highway 49 S | 601-845-0948 |
| Flowood | Lakeland Yard and Garden Center | 4210 Lakeland Drive | 601-939-7304 |
| Flowood | Lakeland Yard and Garden Center | 650 Old Fannin Road | 601-992-1058 |
| Greenville | Fountain’s Green Grow-Cery | 3100 E Reed Road | 662-335-7960 |
| Greenwood | Delta Gardener | 320 W Park Avenue | 662-455-2934 |
| Greenwood | Favara’s Nursery | 404 W Park Avenue | 662-455-3770 |
| Greenwood | Future Forest Seedlings | 7361 Browning Road #520 | 662-453-8589 |
| Greenwood | Garden Center | 906 Grenada Boulevard Ext | 662-453-8881 |
| Greenwood | Klean Kut Lawn and Garden Center | 306 Tallahatchie Street | 662-453-7138 |
| Greenwood | Plant Gallery | 1611 Highway 82 W | 662-453-2423 |
| Gulfport | Griebel’s Nursery and Landscaping | 3019 Gulf Avenue | 228-865-1008 |
| Gulfport | Gulfhaven Gardens Daylily | 15429 C C Camp Road | 228-832-6424 |
| Gulfport | Little Biloxi Gardens Herbs | 15487 Sub Ladner Road | 228-832-7894 |
| Hattiesburg | A and R Farm and Garden | 5367 Highway 42 | 601-583-0422 |
| Hattiesburg | Belinda’s Garden and Gift Shop | 2308 U S Highway 49 | 601-545-7777 |
| Hattiesburg | Graham Enterprises | 205 J B Horne Road | 601-545-7673 |
| Hattiesburg | Heritage Lawn and Garden Center | 4404 W 4th Street | 601-264-6534 |
| Hattiesburg | Hollie Gardens | 5173 W 4th Street | 601-268-6888 |
| Hattiesburg | Laird’s Growers Outlet | 6365 Highway 98 E | 601-268-9259 |
| Hernando | Southern Exteriors Garden Center | 2467 Byhalia Road | 662-449-4769 |
| Holly Springs | Country Oaks Nursery | Red Banks Road | 662-252-6702 |
| Indianola | Pearson’s Nursery | 42 Bayou Road | 662-887-4541 |
| Jackson | Callaway’s Yard and Garden Center | 1709 Morson Road | 601-922-6542 |
| Jackson | Dale Ltd | 5347 Reddoch Drive | 601-956-6942 |
| Jackson | Green Oak Interiorscaping | 5009 Old Canton Road | 601-956-7150 |
| Jackson | Holmes Nursery | 3209 Downing Street | 601-982-8122 |
| Kosciusko | Downtown Garden | 307 N Jackson Street | 662-289-8090 |
| Kosciusko | Natchez Trace Gardens | 1113 S Huntington Street | 662-289-4979 |
| Laurel | Horne Nursery | 3836 Highway 15 N | 601-428-5911 |
| Laurel | Thurman’s Nursery and Landscaping | 2819 Highway 84 W | 601-428-1010 |
| Long Beach | Beatline Nursery | 7091 Beatline Road | 228-863-1119 |
| Louisville | Bill Yarbrough Garden Center | 207 Cagle Street | 662-773-9239 |
| Lucedale | Barnhill Farms Nursery | 200 Union Church Road | 601-947-8621 |
| Lucedale | Barton and Sons Nursery | 294 E Fire Department Road | 601-947-2675 |
| Lucedale | Coach’s Cedar Creek Farm | 111 Doug Byrd Road | 601-947-7235 |
| Lucedale | County Line Nursery | 5133 Highway 63 N | 601-947-2127 |
| Lucedale | Croom Nursery | 3200 Rocky Creek Road | 601-947-6652 |
| Lucedale | Dean’s Nursery | 1177 Dean Nursery Road #B | 601-947-2280 |
| Lucedale | Dutch Brothers Greenhouses | 161 Windmill Lane | 601-947-8266 |
| Lucedale | Grady’s Nursery | 2269 Highway 26 W | 601-945-2498 |
| Lucedale | H and H Colburn Nursery | 2175 Walt Tanner Road | 601-947-1084 |
| Lucedale | Old Grady’s Nursery | 2283 Highway 26 W | 601-945-2426 |
| Lucedale | P and L Nursery | 8138 Highway 613 | 601-947-4185 |
| Lucedale | Plant Masters | 2298 Eubanks Quarters Road | 601-766-3020 |
| Lucedale | Wallace’s Ferns and Foliage | 5113 Highway 63 N | 601-947-4009 |
| Lucedale | Williams Nursery | 233 Willie Finch Road | 601-947-8276 |
| Lumberton | Flower Bed Nursery | 6357 U S Highway 11 | 601-794-2861 |
| Macon | Busy B Nursery | 7754 Elon Road | 662-726-2222 |
| Madison | Madison Garden Center Inc | 1106 Highway 51 | 601-856-5554 |
| Madison | Moore’s Greenhouses | 651 Church Road | 601-855-7877 |
| Madison | Treefarms I | 298 Sundial Road | 601-856-4546 |
| Magee | Hand’s Nursery | 519 1st Street SW | 601-849-2474 |
| Magnolia | Greenjeans Ferns | 4131 Union Church Road | 601-783-5777 |
| Marks | Aldridge Gardens | 2799 W Marks Road | 662-326-7892 |
| Mc Comb | Hodges Nursery | 1026 Venable Street | 601-684-3608 |
| Mc Comb | Mc Comb Garden Center | 3017 Highway 98 E | 601-684-0553 |
| Mc Comb | Rimes Nursery | 1053 Magnolia Progress Road | 601-542-9770 |
| Meridian | Horticulture Services Nursery | 2311 Highway 19 N | 601-483-8555 |
| Meridian | Mazingo’s Garden Center | 609 Highway 19 S | 601-485-0271 |
| Meridian | Modern Garden Center | 3700 Highway 39 N | 601-482-3610 |
| Meridian | Plant the Earth Garden Center | 7802 Poplar Springs Drive #A | 601-485-7030 |
| Monticello | Plunkett’s Farm Supply | RR 2 Box 88 | 601-587-4685 |
| Moselle | Crosby’s Nursery | RR 1 | 601-752-2707 |
| Moss Point | Delmas Nursery | 3400 Old Airport Road | 228-475-3391 |
| Moss Point | Miller, John W | 3805 Lampkin Road | 228-475-6206 |
| Moss Point | Murray’s Nursery | 7809 Murrays Nursery Road | 228-588-6555 |
| Moss Point | Red Oak Nursery | 17220 Goff Farm Road | 228-588-2370 |
| Natchez | Chris Maier and Son Nursery | 143 Lagrange Road | 601-442-3321 |
| Natchez | Fred’s Garden Center and Greenhouse | 78 Auburn Avenue | 601-445-5181 |
| Natchez | Upton’s Nursery | 5 Gillespie Road | 601-445-8182 |
| Nettleton | Blackberry Lane Nursery | 3585 Van Buren Road | 662-862-6454 |
| New Albany | Southern Plantation Garden Center | 606 Coulter Drive | 662-534-7447 |
| Ocean Springs | Hood’s Feed and Seed | 12312 Highway 57 | 228-826-3330 |
| Ocean Springs | Seasons Nursery | 2426 Government Street | 228-875-2805 |
| Ocean Springs | Secret Garden | 404 Porter Avenue | 228-872-7293 |
| Oxford | Garden Center | 2500 University Avenue | 662-234-0135 |
| Oxford | Oxford Seasons | 1446 S Lamar Boulevard | 662-236-4686 |
| Oxford | Rolling Hills Plant Farm | RR 2 Box 551 | 662-234-2518 |
| Pascagoula | Orchard | 3111 Nathan Hale Avenue | 228-769-6629 |
| Pass Christian | Collins, Jerry | 101 Fourth Avenue | 228-452-0703 |
| Pass Christian | Keenan Nursery Inc | 6341 Menge Avenue | 228-452-3723 |
| Pass Christian | Pine Hills Nursery | 7434 Cuevas Road | 228-255-9645 |
| Pass Christian | Rain Tree Center | 119 E Second Street | 228-452-3137 |
| Pass Christian | Rotten Bayou Nursery | 9329 Edwin Ladner Road | 228-255-0730 |
| Perkinston | Foliage Design Systems | 230 Hunt Road | 601-928-9781 |
| Petal | Adams’ Nursery and Plant Center | 224 Carterville Road | 601-582-1138 |
| Philadelphia | Rainbow Nursery | 1109 Highway 16 E | 601-656-9687 |
| Philadelphia | Wofford Nursery and Landscape | 257 W Beacon Street | 601-656-5214 |
| Picayune | Green Acres | 907 Highway 43 N | 601-798-1441 |
| Picayune | Martin’s Caeser Road Nursery | 119 Caesar Road | 601-749-9030 |
| Pontotoc | Goldleaf Farms | 4070 Highway 342 | 662-488-9050 |
| Pontotoc | Paradise Ponds and Lawns Nursery | 65 Altie Road | 662-489-5019 |
| Poplarville | Miller’s Nursery | 119 J M Tynes Road | 601-795-8168 |
| Purvis | Carr’s Nursery and Landscape | 781 Highway 589 | 601-794-5777 |
| Quitman | Berry’s Garden Center | 210 S Archusa Avenue | 601-776-2216 |
| Quitman | Quitman Garden Center | 210 S Archusa Avenue | 601-776-2216 |
| Raymond | Standing Pine Nursery | 4450 Parsons Road | 601-878-5933 |
| Richton | Phillips Nursery | 52 Phillips Nursery Road | 601-964-3643 |
| Ridgeland | Callaway’s Yard and Garden Center | 839 S Pear Orchard Road | 601-957-1731 |
| Rienzi | Dry Run Nursery | 97 County Road 8401 | 662-728-8884 |
| Sardis | Sardis Farm and Garden | 100 N Main Street | 662-487-2517 |
| Saucier | Arnell’s Variety and Plants | 22415 Highway 67 | 228-832-7477 |
| Saucier | Chnaro Wholesale Nursery | 23162 Saucier Lizana Road | 228-832-7960 |
| Seminary | Seminary Greenhouse and Nursery | 1146 Seminary Williamsburg Road | 601-722-9089 |
| Shubuta | Georgia Pacific Nursery | 1444 Shubuta Eucutta Road | 601-687-5766 |
| Shubuta | Plum Creek Timber | Shubuta Road | 601-687-5766 |
| Southaven | Carlisle’s Landscape and Garden | 2060 Goodman Road E | 662-349-9500 |
| Southaven | Heritage Nursery and Garden Center | 9180 US Highway 51 N | 662-393-2735 |
| Starkville | Zone 7 | 506 Academy Road | 662-323-3855 |
| Sumrall | Vesely Nursery | 451 N Black Creek Road | 601-264-9518 |
| Taylorsville | Duckworth Nursery | RR 1 Box 2013 | 601-782-9264 |
| Tupelo | Philips Garden Center | 2435 W Main Street | 662-844-7830 |
| Tylertown | Reid’s Greenhouse | 54 Jack Duncan Road | 601-876-5325 |
| Union | Ferrell and CO | 214 James Street | 601-774-8983 |
| Verona | North Mississippi Extension | 5445 Highway 145 | 662-566-0143 |
| Vicksburg | Fant Nursery | 150 Ceres Boulevard | 601-638-9664 |
| Vicksburg | Faulk’s Farm and Garden Shop | 1118 Clay Street | 601-636-2832 |
| Vicksburg | Flower Center Nursery Inc | 3150 S Frontage Road | 601-636-5810 |
| Vicksburg | Watkins’ Nursery Home and Garden | 3698 S Frontage Road | 601-636-3852 |
| Wesson | Winki’s Greenhouses | 7159 Martinsville Road | 601-643-5271 |
| West Point | Blooms and Blossoms | 3837 Highway 50 E | 662-494-0129 |
| West Point | Laura’s Secret Garden | 1244 Highway 45 N | 662-494-3940 |
| Wiggins | Plants Plus | 2171 Highway 26 | 601-528-9333 |
| Winona | Garden By the Pond | 401 Nix Road | 662-283-6011 |
| Woodville | Mary Ann’s Greenhouse | 474 Briarwood Lane | 601-888-4420 |
| Yazoo City | Beechill Nursery | 807 Wildwood Cv | 662-746-5801 |
| Yazoo City | Mississippi Delta Reforesters | 2006 Wildwood Terrace | 662-746-4763 |
| Yazoo City | Yazoo Garden Center Inc | 666 E Fifteenth Street | 662-746-5008 |