What Plants Grow Well In 77040?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9b in the 77040 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 77040's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Houston's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 77040 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 77040
- American Holly
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Green Ash
- Hackberry Tree
- Japanese Maple
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Red Maple
- Redbud
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Saucer Magnolia
- Silver Maple
- Southern Magnolia
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- Sycamore Tree
- Tulip Tree
- Weeping Willow
- White Oak
Fruits for 77040
- Apricots
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Blueberries
- Figs
- Grapefruits
- Guavas
- Kaki Persimmons
- Kiwis
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mangoes
- Olives
- Oranges
- Papayas
- Passion fruits
- Peaches
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for 77040
- African Lily
- Azaleas
- Bird of Paradise
- Bougainvillea
- Camellia
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Gardenia
- Geraniums
- Hardy Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
- Jasmine
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Morning Glory
- Oleander
- Petunias
- Rose
- Rosemary
Vegetables for 77040
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Bush Beans
- Carrots
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Kale
- Okra
- Radishes
- Southern Peas
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
Planting Advice for 77040
Have questions about planting in 77040's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
№ 01What hardiness zone is 77040?+
Zip code 77040 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 25 to 30°F each year.
№ 02What growing zone is 77040?+
77040 is in zone 9b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
№ 03What does zone 9b mean for 77040?+
Use zone 9b when selecting plants for 77040. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 77040's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 77040?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 77040, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Houston's climate for the best results.
№ 05Where can I learn more about 77040's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Houston.
№ 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 Houston that you might be interested in.
№ 07Best vegetables for 77040?+
Recommended vegetables for 77040 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Bush Beans, Carrots, Celery, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Okra, Radishes, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.
№ 08What fruits grow well in 77040?+
The best fruits for 77040 include Apricots, Avocados, Bananas, Blueberries, Figs, Grapefruits, Guavas, Kaki Persimmons, Kiwis, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Olives, Oranges, Papayas, Passion fruits, Peaches, Plums and Pomegranates.
№ 09Good flowers for 77040?+
For 77040 we recommend flowers like African Lily, Azaleas, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Camellia, Dahlia, Daylily, Gardenia, Geraniums, Hardy Hibiscus, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lantana, Lavender, Marigold, Morning Glory, Oleander, Petunias, Rose and Rosemary.
№ 10What trees grow well in 77040?+
Trees for 77040's temperatures include American Holly, Bald Cypress, Black Walnut, Green Ash, Hackberry Tree, Japanese Maple, Live Oak, Meyer Lemon Tree, Red Maple, Redbud, Satsuma Mandarin Tree, Saucer Magnolia, Silver Maple, Southern Magnolia, Sugar Maple, Sweetgum, Sycamore Tree, Tulip Tree, Weeping Willow and White Oak.
№ 11Best shrubs for 77040?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 77040. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Houston
Check the growing calendar for Houston at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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