Best Plants For Mercedes, TX

plants by zone map for Mercedes, TX

A variety of plants are suitable for Mercedes's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 10a, with average annual lows of 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Mercedes, TX based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Mercedes include beets, bell peppers and bush beans, while fruits like avocado, banana and dragon fruit will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonias, bird of paradise and bougainvillea for the best results.

Trees for Mercedes

Avocado Tree
Banana Tree
Blood Orange Tree
Canary Island Pine
Coconut Palm Tree
Eucalyptus Tree
Fig Tree
Guava Tree
Jacaranda Tree
Key Lime Tree
Mango Tree
Mulberry Tree
Norfolk Island Pine
Olive Tree
Papaya Tree
Royal Poinciana
Satsuma Tangerine Tree
Sourwood Tree
Sweet Acacia
Sweet Olive Tree

Fruits for Mercedes

Avocado
Banana
Dragon fruit
Fig
Grapefruit
Guava
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lemon
Lime
Loquat
Mango
Olive
Orange
Papaya
Passion fruit
Persimmon
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Sapote

Flowers for Mercedes

Begonias
Bird of Paradise
Bougainvillea
Frangipani (Plumeria)
Gardenia
Geranium
Ginger
Hibiscus
Impatiens
Jasmine
Lantana
Mandevilla
Marigold
Oleander
Petunia
Plumeria
Purple Coneflower.
Sunflower
Zinnia

Vegetables for Mercedes

Beets
Bell Peppers
Bush Beans
Cabbage
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Onions
Pole Beans
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

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 Mercedes, TX climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Mercedes, TX include beets, bell peppers and bush beans. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Mercedes's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of TX Hardiness Zones

plants by zone map for Mercedes, TXChoose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Mercedes ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Texas.

Best Time to Plant in Mercedes

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

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Mercedes's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 10a

Zip Codes: 78570

Longitude: -97.9128

Latitude: 26.1533

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35

The USDA growing zone is 10a in Mercedes, 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 Mercedes is 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Mercedes, TX.

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