What to Do With a Lot of Chives
Make the most of your chive bounty with these preservation methods and creative culinary applications.
Read MoreBest Plants For Tri-City, OR
A variety of plants are suitable for Tri-City's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Tri-City, OR based on our analysis of the region's climate.
Trees for Tri-City
American Holly
American Sycamore
Bald Cypress
Black Walnut
Catalpa Tree
Eastern Redbud
European Beech
Japanese Maple
Pear Tree
River Birch
Saucer Magnolia
Southern Live Oak
Southern Red Oak
Sugar Maple
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Tulip Poplar
White Ash
Witch Hazel
Yoshino Cherry
Yulan Magnolia
Fruits for Tri-City
Apple
Apricot
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Fig
Grape
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mulberry
Olive
Orange
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Strawberries
Flowers for Tri-City
Azalea
Begonia
Camellia
Chrysanthemums
Clematis
Coneflower
Cosmos
Dahlia
Daphne
Daylily
Gardenia
Geranium
Hydrangea
Iris
Lilac
Marigold
Peony
Roses
Viburnum
Wisteria
Vegetables for Tri-City
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Onions
Radish
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Recent Blog Posts
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 Tri-City, OR climate.
Some of the best vegetables for Tri-City, OR include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Tri-City's USDA hardiness zone.
Map of OR Hardiness Zones
Choose plants with your zone in mindChoosing plants based on the growing zone for Tri-City ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Oregon.
Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.
Large Greenhouse Kit
Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.
Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Best Time to Plant in Tri-City
Check the growing calendar for Tri-City at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
Need Gardening Gear?
PlantGuideOnline.com has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.
Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.
Raised Garden Bed Kit
Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Brass Watering Can
Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Tri-City's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8b
Zip Codes:
Longitude: -123.2999
Latitude: 42.9894
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20
The USDA growing zone is 8b in Tri-City, OR. 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 Tri-City is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Tri-City, OR.
Map of Tri-City
Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.
Brass Watering Can
Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.
Self Watering Plant Pots
Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.
Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Metal Seed Storage Box
Organized storage solution for your seed collection.
All Towns In OR
Adair Village Adams Adrian Albany Aloha Alpine Alsea Altamont Amity Annex Antelope Arlington Ashland Astoria Athena Aumsville Aurora Baker City Bandon Banks Barlow Barnesdale Barview Bay City Bayshore Bayside Gardens Beatty Beaver Beaver Marsh Beavercreek Beaverton Bellfountain Bend Bethany Biggs Junction Black Butte Ranch Blodgett Bly Boardman Bonanza Boring Brogan Brookings Brooks Brownsville Bull Mountain Bunker Hill Burns Butte Falls Butteville Camp Sherman Canby Cannon Beach Canyon City Canyonville Cape Meares Carlton Cascade Locks Cascadia Cave Junction Cayuse Cedar Hills Cedar Mill Central Point Chemult Chenoweth Cherry Grove Cheshire Chiloquin Clatskanie Cloverdale Coburg Columbia City Condon Coos Bay Coquille Cornelius Corvallis Cottage Grove Cove Crabtree Crane Crawfordsville Crescent Crescent Lake Creswell Crooked River Ranch Culver Dallas Damascus Days Creek Dayton Dayville Deer Island Depoe Bay Deschutes River Woods Detroit Dexter Dillard Dilley Donald Drain Dufur Dundee Dunes City Dunthorpe Durham Eagle Crest Eagle Point Echo Elgin Elkton Elmira Enterprise Eola Estacada Eugene Fair Oaks Fairview Falcon Heights Falls City Florence Foots Creek Forest Grove Fort Hill Fort Klamath Fossil Four Corners Garden Home-Whitford Gardiner Garibaldi Gaston Gates Gearhart Gervais Gilchrist Gladstone Glasgow Glendale Glide Gold Beach Gold Hill Gopher Flats Government Camp Grand Ronde Granite Grants Pass Grass Valley Green Green Meadows Greenhorn Gresham Haines Halfway Halsey Happy Valley Harbor Harper Harrisburg Hayesville Hebo Heceta Beach Helix Heppner Hermiston Hillsboro Hines Holley Hood River Hubbard Huntington Idanha Idaville Imbler Independence Ione Irrigon Island City Jacksonville Jasper Jeffers Gardens Jefferson Jennings Lodge John Day Johnson City Jordan Valley Joseph Junction City Juniper Canyon Juntura Keizer Keno Kerby King City Kings Valley Kirkpatrick Klamath Falls Knappa La Grande La Pine Labish Village Lacomb Lafayette Lake Oswego Lakeside Lakeview Langlois Lebanon Lexington Lincoln Beach Lincoln City Lonerock Long Creek Lookingglass Lostine Lowell Lyons Madras Malin Manzanita Mapleton Marcola Marion Marlene Village Maupin Maywood Park McKay McMinnville Meacham Medford Mehama Melrose Merlin Merrill Metolius Metzger Mill City Millersburg Milton-Freewater Milwaukie Mission Mitchell Molalla Monmouth Monroe Monument Moro Mosier Mount Angel Mount Hood Mount Vernon Mulino Myrtle Creek Myrtle Point Neahkahnie Nehalem Neotsu Nesika Beach Neskowin Netarts New Hope New Pine Creek Newberg Newport North Bend North Plains North Powder Nyssa O'Brien Oak Grove Oak Hills Oakland Oakridge Oatfield Oceanside Ochoco West Odell Ontario Oregon City Oregon Shores Orient Pacific City Paisley Parkdale Pendleton Peoria Philomath Phoenix Pilot Rock Pine Grove Pine Hollow Pistol River Pleasant Valley Plush Port Orford Portland Powers Prairie City Prescott Prineville Prineville Lake Acres Pronghorn Prospect Rainier Raleigh Hills Redmond Redwood Reedsport Rhododendron Richland Rickreall Riddle River Point River Road Rivergrove Riverside Rockaway Beach Rockcreek Rocky Point Rogue River Rose Lodge Roseburg Roseburg North Rowena Ruch Rufus Running Y Ranch Salem San Marine Sandy Santa Clara Saunders Lake Scappoose Scio Scotts Mills Seaside Selma Seneca Seventh Mountain Shady Cove Shaniko Shedd Sheridan Sherwood Siletz Silver Lake Silverton Sisters Sodaville South Lebanon Sportsmans Park Sprague River Spray Springfield St. Helens St. Paul Stafford Stanfield Stayton Sublimity Summerville Summit Sumpter Sunriver Sutherlin Svensen Sweet Home Takilma Talent Tangent Terrebonne Tetherow The Dalles Three Rivers Tigard Tillamook Toledo Trail Trent Tri-City Troutdale Tualatin Tumalo Turner Tutuilla Tygh Valley Ukiah Umapine Umatilla Union Unity Vale Veneta Vernonia Waldport Wallowa Wallowa Lake Wamic Warm Springs Warren Warrenton Wasco Waterloo Wedderburn West Haven-Sylvan West Linn West Scio West Slope Westfir Weston Westport Wheeler White City Willamina Williams Wilsonville Wimer Winchester Bay Winston Wood Village Woodburn Yachats Yamhill Yoncalla
Tools You'll Love
PlantGuideOnline.com has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.
Large Greenhouse Kit
Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.
Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.
Small Greenhouse Kit
Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.
Plants For Other States
Looking for the best plants in a different area of the United States? Click on a button below to find plants that are ideal for that state's temperatures.
Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming
Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.
Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.
Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.
To see our latest gardening and homesteading projects, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.