Best Plants For Sullivan's Island, SC
A variety of plants are suitable for Sullivan's Island's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 9a, with average annual lows of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Sullivan's Island, SC based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Sullivan's Island
- Avocado Tree
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Camellia Japonica
- Crape Myrtle
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Fig Tree
- Lacebark Elm
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Pink Dogwood
- Pomegranate Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweet Gum
- Sycamore Tree
- Washington Palm
- Weeping Willow
Fruits for Sullivan's Island
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Jujubes
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Loquats
- Mulberries
- Olives
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for Sullivan's Island
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Sullivan's Island
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Sullivan's Island, SC climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Sullivan's Island?+
Some of the best vegetables for Sullivan's Island, SC include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Sullivan's Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Sullivan's Island?+
Some of the best fruits for Sullivan's Island, SC include apples, apricots and asian pears. Other recommended fruits include Avocados, Figs and Grapes based on Sullivan's Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Sullivan's Island?+
Some of the best flowers for Sullivan's Island, SC include begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos. Other recommended flowers include Daffodil, Dahlia and Daisy based on Sullivan's Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Sullivan's Island?+
Some of the best trees for Sullivan's Island, SC include avocado tree, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Camellia Japonica, Crape Myrtle and Eastern Red Cedar based on Sullivan's Island's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Sullivan's Island?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Sullivan's Island, SC. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of SC Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Sullivan's 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 Sullivan's Island
Check the growing calendar for Sullivan's Island at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Sullivan's Island's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 9a
Longitude: -79.8355
Latitude: 32.7684
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25
The USDA growing zone is 9a in Sullivan's 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 Sullivan's Island is 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Sullivan's Island.
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Map of Sullivan's Island
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