Best Plants For Ridgecrest, CA
A variety of plants are suitable for Ridgecrest'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 Ridgecrest, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Ridgecrest
- American Holly
- American Sycamore
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Catalpa Tree
- Eastern Redbud
- European Beech
- Japanese Maple
- Pear Tree
- River Birch
- Saucer Magnolia
- Southern Live Oak
- Southern Red Oak
- Sugar Maple
- Sweet Bay Magnolia
- Tulip Poplar
- White Ash
- Witch Hazel
- Yoshino Cherry
- Yulan Magnolia
Fruits for Ridgecrest
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mulberry
- Olive
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Ridgecrest
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Camellia
- Chrysanthemums
- Clematis
- Coneflower
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Daphne
- Daylily
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lilac
- Marigold
- Peony
- Roses
- Viburnum
- Wisteria
Vegetables for Ridgecrest
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- 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 Ridgecrest, CA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Ridgecrest?+
Some of the best vegetables for Ridgecrest, CA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Ridgecrest's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Ridgecrest?+
Some of the best fruits for Ridgecrest, CA include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Fig based on Ridgecrest's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Ridgecrest?+
Some of the best flowers for Ridgecrest, CA include azalea, begonia and camellia. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Coneflower based on Ridgecrest's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Ridgecrest?+
Some of the best trees for Ridgecrest, CA include american holly, american sycamore and bald cypress. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree and Eastern Redbud based on Ridgecrest's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Ridgecrest?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Ridgecrest, CA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of CA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest
Check the growing calendar for Ridgecrest at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Ridgecrest's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8b
Longitude: -117.6622
Latitude: 35.6308
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20
The USDA growing zone is 8b in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Ridgecrest.
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Map of Ridgecrest
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