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Best Plants For West Columbia, TX

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

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to West Columbia 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 West Columbia

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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 West Columbia

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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 West Columbia

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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 West Columbia

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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 West Columbia, TX climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in West Columbia?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in West Columbia?+

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

№ 03What flowers grow well in West Columbia?+

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

№ 04What trees grow well in West Columbia?+

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

№ 05What shrubs grow well in West Columbia?+

We're still building our shrubs database for West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, TX
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the West Columbia 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 West Columbia

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

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West Columbia's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -95.6491

Latitude: 29.1422

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

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

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

Map of West Columbia

— Map —Lat 29.1422, Lon -95.6491
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