Best Plants For Rail Road Flat, CA
A variety of plants are suitable for Rail Road Flat'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 Rail Road Flat, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Rail Road Flat
- Avocado Tree
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Camellia Japonica
- Crape Myrtle
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Fig Tree
- Lacebark Elm
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Pink Dogwood
- Pomegranate Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweet Gum
- Sycamore Tree
- Washington Palm
- Weeping Willow
Fruits for Rail Road Flat
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Jujubes
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Loquats
- Mulberries
- Olives
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for Rail Road Flat
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Rail Road Flat
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Rail Road Flat, CA climate.
โ 01What vegetables grow well in Rail Road Flat?+
Some of the best vegetables for Rail Road Flat, CA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Rail Road Flat's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 02What fruits grow well in Rail Road Flat?+
Some of the best fruits for Rail Road Flat, CA include apples, apricots and asian pears. Other recommended fruits include Avocados, Figs and Grapes based on Rail Road Flat's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 03What flowers grow well in Rail Road Flat?+
Some of the best flowers for Rail Road Flat, CA include begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos. Other recommended flowers include Daffodil, Dahlia and Daisy based on Rail Road Flat's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 04What trees grow well in Rail Road Flat?+
Some of the best trees for Rail Road Flat, CA include avocado tree, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Camellia Japonica, Crape Myrtle and Eastern Red Cedar based on Rail Road Flat's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 05What shrubs grow well in Rail Road Flat?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Rail Road Flat, CA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of CA Hardiness Zones


Choosing plants based on the Rail Road Flat 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 Rail Road Flat
Check the growing calendar for Rail Road Flat at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Rail Road Flat's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 9a
Longitude: -120.5169
Latitude: 38.3246
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25
The USDA growing zone is 9a in Rail Road Flat, 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 Rail Road Flat is 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Rail Road Flat.
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Map of Rail Road Flat
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