Zip code 33040 is in USDA hardiness zone 11b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 45 to 50°F each year.

33040 is in zone 11b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 11b when selecting plants for 33040. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 33040's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 33040, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Key West's climate for the best results.

For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Key West.

Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Key West that you might be interested in.

Recommended vegetables for 33040 include Arugula, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Kale, Mustard Greens, Okra, Peppers (Bell or Chili), Radish, Spinach, Summer Squash, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

The best fruits for 33040 include Avocado, Banana, Carambola (Star Fruit), Coconut, Dragon Fruit, Fig, Guava, Jackfruit, Key Lime, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lychee, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, Pawpaw, Persimmon, Pineapple, Pomegranate and Sapodilla.

For 33040 we recommend flowers like African Daisy, Amaryllis, Anthurium, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Bromeliad, Canna Lily, Frangipani, Gardenia, Ginger Lily, Heliconia, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lantana, Oleander, Orchid, Passionflower Vine, Plumeria, Spider Lily. and Ti Plant.

Trees for 33040's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Barbados Cherry Tree, Coconut Palm, Date Palm, Ficus Tree, Fig Tree, Guava Tree, Indian Almond Tree, Key Lime Tree, Mango Tree, Monkeypod Tree, Norfolk Island Pine, Olive Tree, Palm Tree, Papaya Tree, Pineapple Guava Tree, Plumeria Tree, Royal Poinciana, Sour Orange Tree and Soursop Tree.

We're still building our shrubs database for 33040. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.