What Plants Grow Well In 36606?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 36606 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 36606's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Mobile's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 36606 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 36606
- 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 36606
- 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 36606
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 36606
- 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

Planting Advice for 36606
Have questions about planting in 36606's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 36606?+
Zip code 36606 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 20 to 25ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 36606?+
36606 is in zone 9a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 9a mean for 36606?+
Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 36606. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 36606's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 36606?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 36606, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Mobile's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 36606's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Mobile.
โ 06Can I search for plants by town instead of postal code?+
Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Mobile that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 36606?+
Recommended vegetables for 36606 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 36606?+
The best fruits for 36606 include Apples, Apricots, Asian Pears, Avocados, Figs, Grapes, Guavas, Jujubes, Kiwifruit, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Loquats, Mulberries, Olives, Oranges, Passionfruit, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums and Pomegranates.
โ 09Good flowers for 36606?+
For 36606 we recommend flowers like Begonia, Bougainvillea, Cosmos, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daisy, Daylily, Geranium, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Iris., Lantana, Lavender, Marigold, Periwinkle, Petunia, Rosemary, Sunflower, Sweet Pea and Zinnia.
โ 10What trees grow well in 36606?+
Trees for 36606's temperatures include 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 and Weeping Willow.
โ 11Best shrubs for 36606?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 36606. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Mobile
Check the growing calendar for Mobile at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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