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Best Plants For Portola Valley, CA

A variety of plants are suitable for Portola Valley's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 9b, with average annual lows of 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Portola Valley, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Portola Valley include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apricots, avocados and bananas will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise for the best results.

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Trees for Portola Valley

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  • American HollyTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Hackberry TreeTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Meyer Lemon TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • RedbudTree
  • Satsuma Mandarin TreeTree
  • Saucer MagnoliaTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • Sycamore TreeTree
  • Tulip TreeTree
  • Weeping WillowTree
  • White OakTree
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Fruits for Portola Valley

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  • ApricotsFruit
  • AvocadosFruit
  • BananasFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapefruitsFruit
  • GuavasFruit
  • Kaki PersimmonsFruit
  • KiwisFruit
  • KumquatsFruit
  • LemonsFruit
  • LimesFruit
  • MangoesFruit
  • OlivesFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PapayasFruit
  • Passion fruitsFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit

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Flowers for Portola Valley

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  • African LilyFlower
  • AzaleasFlower
  • Bird of ParadiseFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • Hardy HibiscusFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • JasmineFlower
  • LantanaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • Morning GloryFlower
  • OleanderFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • RosemaryFlower
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Vegetables for Portola Valley

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Bush BeansVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CeleryVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Southern PeasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • 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 Portola Valley, CA climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Portola Valley?+

Some of the best vegetables for Portola Valley, CA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on Portola Valley's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Portola Valley?+

Some of the best fruits for Portola Valley, CA include apricots, avocados and bananas. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Figs and Grapefruits based on Portola Valley's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Portola Valley?+

Some of the best flowers for Portola Valley, CA include african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise. Other recommended flowers include Bougainvillea, Camellia and Dahlia based on Portola Valley's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Portola Valley?+

Some of the best trees for Portola Valley, CA include american holly, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Green Ash, Hackberry Tree and Japanese Maple based on Portola Valley's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Portola Valley?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Portola Valley, CA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of CA Hardiness Zones

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Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Portola Valley hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of California.

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Best Time to Plant in Portola Valley

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

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Portola Valley's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -122.2202

Latitude: 37.3711

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

The USDA growing zone is 9b in Portola Valley, CA. 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 Portola Valley is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Portola Valley.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Portola Valley, CA.

Map of Portola Valley

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