Best Plants For Merced, CA
A variety of plants are suitable for Merced'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 Merced, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Merced
- 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 Merced
- 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 Merced
- 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 Merced
- 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 Merced, CA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Merced?+
Some of the best vegetables for Merced, CA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on Merced's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Merced?+
Some of the best fruits for Merced, CA include apricots, avocados and bananas. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Figs and Grapefruits based on Merced's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Merced?+
Some of the best flowers for Merced, CA include african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise. Other recommended flowers include Bougainvillea, Camellia and Dahlia based on Merced's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Merced?+
Some of the best trees for Merced, CA include american holly, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Green Ash, Hackberry Tree and Japanese Maple based on Merced's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Merced?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Merced, CA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of CA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Merced 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 Merced
Check the growing calendar for Merced at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Merced's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 9b
Longitude: -120.4779
Latitude: 37.3057
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30
The USDA growing zone is 9b in Merced, 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 Merced is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Merced.
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Map of Merced
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