Best Plants For Hilton Head Island, SC
A variety of plants are suitable for Hilton Head Island'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 Hilton Head Island, SC based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Hilton Head Island
- 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 Hilton Head Island
- 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 Hilton Head Island
- 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 Hilton Head Island
- 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 Hilton Head Island, SC climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Hilton Head Island?+
Some of the best vegetables for Hilton Head Island, SC include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on Hilton Head Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Hilton Head Island?+
Some of the best fruits for Hilton Head Island, SC include apricots, avocados and bananas. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Figs and Grapefruits based on Hilton Head Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Hilton Head Island?+
Some of the best flowers for Hilton Head Island, SC include african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise. Other recommended flowers include Bougainvillea, Camellia and Dahlia based on Hilton Head Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Hilton Head Island?+
Some of the best trees for Hilton Head Island, SC include american holly, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Green Ash, Hackberry Tree and Japanese Maple based on Hilton Head Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Hilton Head Island?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Hilton Head Island, SC. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of SC Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Hilton Head Island hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of South Carolina.
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Best Time to Plant in Hilton Head Island
Check the growing calendar for Hilton Head Island at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Hilton Head Island's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 9b
Longitude: -80.7499
Latitude: 32.1896
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30
The USDA growing zone is 9b in Hilton Head Island, SC. 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 Hilton Head Island is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Hilton Head Island.
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