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Best Plants For Lighthouse Point, FL

A variety of plants are suitable for Lighthouse Point'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 Lighthouse Point, FL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Lighthouse Point 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.

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Trees for Lighthouse Point

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  • Avocado TreeTree
  • Bismarck PalmTree
  • Coconut PalmTree
  • Date Palm TreeTree
  • Dragon TreeTree
  • Fiddle Leaf Fig TreeTree
  • Flame TreeTree
  • Guava TreeTree
  • Gumbo Limbo TreeTree
  • Hawaiian Umbrella TreeTree
  • Hibiscus TreeTree
  • Koa TreeTree
  • Lemon TreeTree
  • Macadamia Nut TreeTree
  • Mango TreeTree
  • Orange TreeTree
  • Pineapple Palm TreeTree
  • Rainbow EucalyptusTree
  • Royal PoincianaTree
  • Traveler's Palm TreeTree

Fruits for Lighthouse Point

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  • AvocadoFruit
  • BananaFruit
  • CantaloupeFruit
  • CoconutFruit
  • Dragon FruitFruit
  • DurianFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GuavaFruit
  • Key LimeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • KumquatFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LycheeFruit
  • MangoFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PapayaFruit
  • Passion FruitFruit
  • PineappleFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • Star FruitFruit

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Flowers for Lighthouse Point

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  • African DaisyFlower
  • Aloe Flower.Flower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • Bird of ParadiseFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • Canna LilyFlower
  • Citrus BlossomsFlower
  • FrangipaniFlower
  • FuchsiaFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • JasmineFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • Morning GloryFlower
  • Passion FlowerFlower
  • PetuniaFlower
  • PlumeriaFlower
  • RosemaryFlower

Vegetables for Lighthouse Point

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  • ArugulaVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • Mustard GreensVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • PumpkinVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • 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 Lighthouse Point, FL climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Lighthouse Point?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Lighthouse Point?+

Some of the best fruits for Lighthouse Point, FL include avocado, banana and cantaloupe. Other recommended fruits include Coconut, Dragon Fruit and Durian based on Lighthouse Point's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Lighthouse Point?+

Some of the best flowers for Lighthouse Point, FL include african daisy, aloe flower. and begonia. Other recommended flowers include Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea and Camellia based on Lighthouse Point's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Lighthouse Point?+

Some of the best trees for Lighthouse Point, FL include avocado tree, bismarck palm and coconut palm. Other recommended trees include Date Palm Tree, Dragon Tree and Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree based on Lighthouse Point's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Lighthouse Point?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Lighthouse Point, FL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of FL Hardiness Zones

— Plate —FL · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Lighthouse Point, FL
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Lighthouse Point hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Florida.

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Best Time to Plant in Lighthouse Point

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

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Lighthouse Point's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 11a

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Longitude: -80.0891

Latitude: 26.2785

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 40 to 45

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

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Lighthouse Point, FL.

Map of Lighthouse Point

— Map —Lat 26.2785, Lon -80.0891
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