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Best Plants For Santa Rosa, AZ

A variety of plants are suitable for Santa Rosa's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 9a, with average annual lows of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Santa Rosa, AZ based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Santa Rosa include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and asian pears will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos for the best results.

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Trees for Santa Rosa

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  • Avocado TreeTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Camellia JaponicaTree
  • Crape MyrtleTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Fig TreeTree
  • Lacebark ElmTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Meyer Lemon TreeTree
  • Pink DogwoodTree
  • Pomegranate TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Satsuma Mandarin TreeTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweet GumTree
  • Sycamore TreeTree
  • Washington PalmTree
  • Weeping WillowTree
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Fruits for Santa Rosa

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • Asian PearsFruit
  • AvocadosFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • GuavasFruit
  • JujubesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • KumquatsFruit
  • LemonsFruit
  • LimesFruit
  • LoquatsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • OlivesFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PassionfruitFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit

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Flowers for Santa Rosa

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  • BegoniaFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaisyFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • Iris.Flower
  • LantanaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniaFlower
  • RosemaryFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Sweet PeaFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for Santa Rosa

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • 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 Santa Rosa, AZ climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Santa Rosa?+

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

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Santa Rosa?+

Some of the best fruits for Santa Rosa, AZ include apples, apricots and asian pears. Other recommended fruits include Avocados, Figs and Grapes based on Santa Rosa's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Santa Rosa?+

Some of the best flowers for Santa Rosa, AZ include begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos. Other recommended flowers include Daffodil, Dahlia and Daisy based on Santa Rosa's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Santa Rosa?+

Some of the best trees for Santa Rosa, AZ include avocado tree, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Camellia Japonica, Crape Myrtle and Eastern Red Cedar based on Santa Rosa's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Santa Rosa?+

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

Map of AZ Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”AZ ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Santa Rosa, AZ
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa

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

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Santa Rosa's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -112.0464

Latitude: 32.3325

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25

The USDA growing zone is 9a in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa is 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Santa Rosa.

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

Map of Santa Rosa

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 32.3325, Lon -112.0464
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