Best Plants For Scottsdale, AZ
A variety of plants are suitable for Scottsdale's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 10a, with average annual lows of 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Scottsdale, AZ based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Scottsdale
- Avocado Tree
- Banana Tree
- Blood Orange Tree
- Canary Island Pine
- Coconut Palm Tree
- Eucalyptus Tree
- Fig Tree
- Guava Tree
- Jacaranda Tree
- Key Lime Tree
- Mango Tree
- Mulberry Tree
- Norfolk Island Pine
- Olive Tree
- Papaya Tree
- Royal Poinciana
- Satsuma Tangerine Tree
- Sourwood Tree
- Sweet Acacia
- Sweet Olive Tree
Fruits for Scottsdale
- Avocado
- Banana
- Dragon fruit
- Fig
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Kiwi
- Kumquat
- Lemon
- Lime
- Loquat
- Mango
- Olive
- Orange
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
- Persimmon
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Sapote
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Flowers for Scottsdale
- Begonias
- Bird of Paradise
- Bougainvillea
- Frangipani (Plumeria)
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Ginger
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Jasmine
- Lantana
- Mandevilla
- Marigold
- Oleander
- Petunia
- Plumeria
- Purple Coneflower.
- Sunflower
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Scottsdale
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Bush Beans
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Pole Beans
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Scottsdale, AZ climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Scottsdale?+
Some of the best vegetables for Scottsdale, AZ include beets, bell peppers and bush beans. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Scottsdale's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Scottsdale?+
Some of the best fruits for Scottsdale, AZ include avocado, banana and dragon fruit. Other recommended fruits include Fig, Grapefruit and Guava based on Scottsdale's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Scottsdale?+
Some of the best flowers for Scottsdale, AZ include begonias, bird of paradise and bougainvillea. Other recommended flowers include Frangipani (Plumeria), Gardenia and Geranium based on Scottsdale's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Scottsdale?+
Some of the best trees for Scottsdale, AZ include avocado tree, banana tree and blood orange tree. Other recommended trees include Canary Island Pine, Coconut Palm Tree and Eucalyptus Tree based on Scottsdale's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Scottsdale?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Scottsdale, AZ. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AZ Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Scottsdale hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Arizona.
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Best Time to Plant in Scottsdale
Check the growing calendar for Scottsdale at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Scottsdale's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 10a
Longitude: -111.8651
Latitude: 33.6872
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35
The USDA growing zone is 10a in Scottsdale, AZ. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Scottsdale is 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Scottsdale.
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