Best Plants For Tampa, FL
A variety of plants are suitable for Tampa'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 Tampa, FL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Tampa
- 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 Tampa
- 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 Tampa
- 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 Tampa
- 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 Tampa, FL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Tampa?+
Some of the best vegetables for Tampa, FL include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on Tampa's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Tampa?+
Some of the best fruits for Tampa, FL include apricots, avocados and bananas. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Figs and Grapefruits based on Tampa's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Tampa?+
Some of the best flowers for Tampa, FL include african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise. Other recommended flowers include Bougainvillea, Camellia and Dahlia based on Tampa's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Tampa?+
Some of the best trees for Tampa, FL include american holly, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Green Ash, Hackberry Tree and Japanese Maple based on Tampa's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Tampa?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Tampa, FL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of FL Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Tampa 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 Tampa
Check the growing calendar for Tampa at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Tampa's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 9b
Longitude: -82.4447
Latitude: 27.9945
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30
The USDA growing zone is 9b in Tampa, 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 Tampa is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Tampa.
Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Tampa, FL.
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