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Best Plants For Bay City, TX

A variety of plants are suitable for Bay City'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 Bay City, TX based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Bay City include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apricots, avocados and bananas will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise for the best results.

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Trees for Bay City

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  • American HollyTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Hackberry TreeTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Meyer Lemon TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • RedbudTree
  • Satsuma Mandarin TreeTree
  • Saucer MagnoliaTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • Sycamore TreeTree
  • Tulip TreeTree
  • Weeping WillowTree
  • White OakTree

Fruits for Bay City

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  • ApricotsFruit
  • AvocadosFruit
  • BananasFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapefruitsFruit
  • GuavasFruit
  • Kaki PersimmonsFruit
  • KiwisFruit
  • KumquatsFruit
  • LemonsFruit
  • LimesFruit
  • MangoesFruit
  • OlivesFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PapayasFruit
  • Passion fruitsFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit

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Flowers for Bay City

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  • African LilyFlower
  • AzaleasFlower
  • Bird of ParadiseFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • Hardy HibiscusFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • JasmineFlower
  • LantanaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • Morning GloryFlower
  • OleanderFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • RosemaryFlower

Vegetables for Bay City

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Bush BeansVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CeleryVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Southern PeasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Bay City, TX climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Bay City?+

Some of the best vegetables for Bay City, TX include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on Bay City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Bay City?+

Some of the best fruits for Bay City, TX include apricots, avocados and bananas. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Figs and Grapefruits based on Bay City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Bay City?+

Some of the best flowers for Bay City, TX include african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise. Other recommended flowers include Bougainvillea, Camellia and Dahlia based on Bay City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Bay City?+

Some of the best trees for Bay City, TX include american holly, bald cypress and black walnut. Other recommended trees include Green Ash, Hackberry Tree and Japanese Maple based on Bay City's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Bay City?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Bay City, TX. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of TX Hardiness Zones

— Plate —TX · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Bay City, TX
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Bay City hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Texas.

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Best Time to Plant in Bay City

Check the growing calendar for Bay City at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Bay City's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -95.9601

Latitude: 28.9838

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

The USDA growing zone is 9b in Bay City, TX. 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 Bay City is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Bay City.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Bay City, TX.

Map of Bay City

— Map —Lat 28.9838, Lon -95.9601
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