Best Plants For Brownsville, FL

plants by zone map for Brownsville, FL

A variety of plants are suitable for Brownsville's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 11a, with average annual lows of 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Brownsville, FL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Brownsville include arugula, beets and collard greens, while fruits like avocado, banana and cantaloupe will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like african daisy, aloe flower. and begonia for the best results.

Trees for Brownsville

Avocado Tree
Bismarck Palm
Coconut Palm
Date Palm Tree
Dragon Tree
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Flame Tree
Guava Tree
Gumbo Limbo Tree
Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
Hibiscus Tree
Koa Tree
Lemon Tree
Macadamia Nut Tree
Mango Tree
Orange Tree
Pineapple Palm Tree
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Royal Poinciana
Traveler's Palm Tree

Fruits for Brownsville

Avocado
Banana
Cantaloupe
Coconut
Dragon Fruit
Durian
Figs
Guava
Key Lime
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lemon
Lychee
Mango
Oranges
Papaya
Passion Fruit
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Star Fruit

Flowers for Brownsville

African Daisy
Aloe Flower.
Begonia
Bird of Paradise
Bougainvillea
Camellia
Canna Lily
Citrus Blossoms
Frangipani
Fuchsia
Gardenia
Geranium
Hibiscus
Jasmine
Lavender
Morning Glory
Passion Flower
Petunia
Plumeria
Rosemary

Vegetables for Brownsville

Arugula
Beets
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Mustard Greens
Okra
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini

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 Brownsville, FL climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Brownsville, FL include arugula, beets and collard greens. Other recommended vegetables include Cucumbers, Eggplant and Green Beans based on Brownsville's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of FL Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Brownsville ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Florida.

Best Time to Plant in Brownsville

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

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Brownsville's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 11a

Zip Codes: 33142, 33188

Longitude: -80.2417

Latitude: 25.8216

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 40 to 45

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The USDA growing zone is 11a in Brownsville, FL. 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 Brownsville is 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Brownsville, FL.

Map of Brownsville

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