The Plant Guide Almanac  ·  Vol. XV  ·  № 20  ·  Published in the United States
APR 26, 2026
Established 2011 · Intellica, LLC

The Plant Guide Almanac

A field reference of growing zones & plants for every town in America
USDA Hardiness Maps · 2023
Weather data 1991—2020

Best Plants For Fort Thomas, AZ

A variety of plants are suitable for Fort Thomas's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Fort Thomas, AZ based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Fort Thomas include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, begonia and camellia for the best results.

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Trees for Fort Thomas

20 on file
  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Catalpa TreeTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • European BeechTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Pear TreeTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Saucer MagnoliaTree
  • Southern Live OakTree
  • Southern Red OakTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • Sweet Bay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White AshTree
  • Witch HazelTree
  • Yoshino CherryTree
  • Yulan MagnoliaTree

Fruits for Fort Thomas

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberryFruit
  • BlueberryFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LimeFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OliveFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Fort Thomas

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ClematisFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaphneFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LilacFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • ViburnumFlower
  • WisteriaFlower

Vegetables for Fort Thomas

20 on file
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Fort Thomas, AZ climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Fort Thomas?+

Some of the best vegetables for Fort Thomas, AZ include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Fort Thomas's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Fort Thomas?+

Some of the best fruits for Fort Thomas, AZ include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Fig based on Fort Thomas's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Fort Thomas?+

Some of the best flowers for Fort Thomas, AZ include azalea, begonia and camellia. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Coneflower based on Fort Thomas's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Fort Thomas?+

Some of the best trees for Fort Thomas, AZ include american holly, american sycamore and bald cypress. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree and Eastern Redbud based on Fort Thomas's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Fort Thomas?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Fort Thomas, AZ. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of AZ Hardiness Zones

— Plate —AZ · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Fort Thomas, AZ
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas

Check the growing calendar for Fort Thomas at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Fort Thomas's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -109.9665

Latitude: 33.0222

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

The USDA growing zone is 8b in Fort Thomas, 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 Fort Thomas is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Fort Thomas.

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Map of Fort Thomas

— Map —Lat 33.0222, Lon -109.9665
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