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Best Plants For South San Gabriel, CA

A variety of plants are suitable for South San Gabriel's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 10b, with average annual lows of 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for South San Gabriel, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to South San Gabriel include beets, bell peppers and carrots, while fruits like avocados, bananas and cherimoya will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like agapanthus, azalea and bird of paradise for the best results.

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Trees for South San Gabriel

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  • Bailey's AcaciaTree
  • Banyan TreeTree
  • ButtonwoodTree
  • Callistemon TreeTree
  • Canary Island PineTree
  • Florida MapleTree
  • Florida PrivetTree
  • Foxtail PalmTree
  • Golden Trumpet TreeTree
  • Green ButtonwoodTree
  • Gumbo LimboTree
  • Hong Kong Orchid TreeTree
  • JacarandaTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Pygmy Date PalmTree
  • Queen PalmTree
  • Royal PoincianaTree
  • Satin LeafTree
  • Silver ButtonwoodTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
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Fruits for South San Gabriel

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  • AvocadosFruit
  • BananasFruit
  • CherimoyaFruit
  • Dragon FruitFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GuavaFruit
  • Kiwi FruitFruit
  • KumquatsFruit
  • LemonsFruit
  • LimesFruit
  • LoquatsFruit
  • LycheesFruit
  • Mamey SapoteFruit
  • MangoesFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PapayasFruit
  • Passion FruitsFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PineapplesFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • Star FruitFruit

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Flowers for South San Gabriel

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  • AgapanthusFlower
  • AzaleaFlower
  • Bird of ParadiseFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • Canna LilyFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • Desert RoseFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • JasmineFlower
  • Kangaroo PawFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • OleanderFlower
  • Passion FlowerFlower
  • PlumeriaFlower
  • Red Hot PokerFlower
  • YarrowFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for South San Gabriel

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • Mustard GreensVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet potatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • 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 South San Gabriel, CA climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in South San Gabriel?+

Some of the best vegetables for South San Gabriel, CA include beets, bell peppers and carrots. Other recommended vegetables include Collard Greens, Cucumbers and Eggplant based on South San Gabriel's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in South San Gabriel?+

Some of the best fruits for South San Gabriel, CA include avocados, bananas and cherimoya. Other recommended fruits include Dragon Fruit, Figs and Guava based on South San Gabriel's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in South San Gabriel?+

Some of the best flowers for South San Gabriel, CA include agapanthus, azalea and bird of paradise. Other recommended flowers include Bougainvillea, Canna Lily and Dahlia based on South San Gabriel's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in South San Gabriel?+

Some of the best trees for South San Gabriel, CA include bailey's acacia, banyan tree and buttonwood. Other recommended trees include Callistemon Tree, Canary Island Pine and Florida Maple based on South San Gabriel's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in South San Gabriel?+

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

Map of CA Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the South San Gabriel 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 South San Gabriel

Check the growing calendar for South San Gabriel at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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South San Gabriel's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 10b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -118.0961

Latitude: 34.0488

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 35 to 40

The USDA growing zone is 10b in South San Gabriel, 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 South San Gabriel is 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for South San Gabriel.

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Map of South San Gabriel

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