The Plant Guide Almanac  ·  Vol. XV  ·  № 20  ·  Published in the United States
APR 26, 2026
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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 Lake Havasu City, AZ

A variety of plants are suitable for Lake Havasu City'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 Lake Havasu City, AZ based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Lake Havasu City include beets, bell peppers and bush beans, while fruits like avocado, banana and dragon fruit will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonias, bird of paradise and bougainvillea for the best results.

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Trees for Lake Havasu City

20 on file
  • Avocado TreeTree
  • Banana TreeTree
  • Blood Orange TreeTree
  • Canary Island PineTree
  • Coconut Palm TreeTree
  • Eucalyptus TreeTree
  • Fig TreeTree
  • Guava TreeTree
  • Jacaranda TreeTree
  • Key Lime TreeTree
  • Mango TreeTree
  • Mulberry TreeTree
  • Norfolk Island PineTree
  • Olive TreeTree
  • Papaya TreeTree
  • Royal PoincianaTree
  • Satsuma Tangerine TreeTree
  • Sourwood TreeTree
  • Sweet AcaciaTree
  • Sweet Olive TreeTree

Fruits for Lake Havasu City

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  • AvocadoFruit
  • BananaFruit
  • Dragon fruitFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapefruitFruit
  • GuavaFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • KumquatFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LimeFruit
  • LoquatFruit
  • MangoFruit
  • OliveFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PapayaFruit
  • Passion fruitFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PineappleFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • SapoteFruit

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Flowers for Lake Havasu City

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  • BegoniasFlower
  • Bird of ParadiseFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • Frangipani (Plumeria)Flower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • GingerFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • JasmineFlower
  • LantanaFlower
  • MandevillaFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • OleanderFlower
  • PetuniaFlower
  • PlumeriaFlower
  • Purple Coneflower.Flower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Lake Havasu City

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Bush BeansVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumberVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • Pole BeansVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Lake Havasu City?+

Some of the best vegetables for Lake Havasu City, AZ include beets, bell peppers and bush beans. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Lake Havasu City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Lake Havasu City?+

Some of the best fruits for Lake Havasu City, AZ include avocado, banana and dragon fruit. Other recommended fruits include Fig, Grapefruit and Guava based on Lake Havasu City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Lake Havasu City?+

Some of the best flowers for Lake Havasu City, AZ include begonias, bird of paradise and bougainvillea. Other recommended flowers include Frangipani (Plumeria), Gardenia and Geranium based on Lake Havasu City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Lake Havasu City?+

Some of the best trees for Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Lake Havasu City?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City

Check the growing calendar for Lake Havasu City at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Lake Havasu City's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 10a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -114.3113

Latitude: 34.5006

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35

The USDA growing zone is 10a in Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City is 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Lake Havasu City.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Map of Lake Havasu City

— Map —Lat 34.5006, Lon -114.3113
Tile data © Google Maps

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