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.
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Trees for Portola Valley
- American Holly
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Green Ash
- Hackberry Tree
- Japanese Maple
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Red Maple
- Redbud
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Saucer Magnolia
- Silver Maple
- Southern Magnolia
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- Sycamore Tree
- Tulip Tree
- Weeping Willow
- White Oak
Fruits for Portola Valley
- Apricots
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Blueberries
- Figs
- Grapefruits
- Guavas
- Kaki Persimmons
- Kiwis
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mangoes
- Olives
- Oranges
- Papayas
- Passion fruits
- Peaches
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for Portola Valley
- African Lily
- Azaleas
- Bird of Paradise
- Bougainvillea
- Camellia
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Gardenia
- Geraniums
- Hardy Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
- Jasmine
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Morning Glory
- Oleander
- Petunias
- Rose
- Rosemary
Vegetables for Portola Valley
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Bush Beans
- Carrots
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Kale
- Okra
- Radishes
- Southern Peas
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- 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 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


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
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.
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Map of Portola Valley
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