Best Plants For East Honolulu, HI
A variety of plants are suitable for East Honolulu's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 12b, with average annual lows of 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for East Honolulu, HI based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for East Honolulu
- African Tulip Tree
- Avocado Tree
- Banyan Tree
- Breadfruit Tree
- Cassia Fistula
- Coconut Palm
- Date Palm
- Fox Tail Palm
- Golden Shower Tree
- Guava Tree
- Jacaranda Tree
- Live Oak Tree
- Mango Tree
- Papaya Tree
- Plumeria Tree
- Royal Poinciana
- Rubber Tree
- Sabal Palm
- Travelers Palm
- Weeping Fig
Fruits for East Honolulu
- Avocado
- Banana
- Breadfruit
- Coconut
- Custard Apple
- Dragon fruit
- Fig
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Kiwi
- Lemons
- Limes
- Lychee
- Mango
- Moringa
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Pomelo
- Starfruit
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Flowers for East Honolulu
- Amaryllis
- Bird of Paradise
- Bougainvillea
- Cannas
- Frangipani
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Heliconia
- Hibiscus
- Ixora
- Jasmine
- Lantana
- Lavender (Lavandula)
- Oleander
- Passionflower
- Petunia
- Plumeria
- Rangoon creeper
- Tabernaemontana (Crepe Jasmine)
- Vinca (Periwinkle)
Vegetables for East Honolulu
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Butternut Squash
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplants
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Mustard Greens
- Okra
- Radishes
- Red Leaf Lettuce
- Spinach
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon
- 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 East Honolulu, HI climate.
โ 01What vegetables grow well in East Honolulu?+
Some of the best vegetables for East Honolulu, HI include arugula, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Butternut Squash, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on East Honolulu's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 02What fruits grow well in East Honolulu?+
Some of the best fruits for East Honolulu, HI include avocado, banana and breadfruit. Other recommended fruits include Coconut, Custard Apple and Dragon fruit based on East Honolulu's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 03What flowers grow well in East Honolulu?+
Some of the best flowers for East Honolulu, HI include amaryllis, bird of paradise and bougainvillea. Other recommended flowers include Cannas, Frangipani and Gardenia based on East Honolulu's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 04What trees grow well in East Honolulu?+
Some of the best trees for East Honolulu, HI include african tulip tree, avocado tree and banyan tree. Other recommended trees include Breadfruit Tree, Cassia Fistula and Coconut Palm based on East Honolulu's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 05What shrubs grow well in East Honolulu?+
We're still building our shrubs database for East Honolulu, HI. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of HI Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the East Honolulu hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Hawaii.
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Best Time to Plant in East Honolulu
Check the growing calendar for East Honolulu at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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East Honolulu's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 12b
Longitude: -157.7211
Latitude: 21.2975
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 55 to 60
The USDA growing zone is 12b in East Honolulu, HI. 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 East Honolulu is 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for East Honolulu.
Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within East Honolulu, HI.
Map of East Honolulu
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