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What Plants Grow Well In 77082?

The USDA hardiness zone is 9b in the 77082 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 77082'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 77082 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 77082

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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 77082

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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 77082

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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 77082

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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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best plants to grow in 77082

Planting Advice for 77082

Have questions about planting in 77082's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 77082?+

Zip code 77082 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 77082?+

77082 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 77082?+

Use zone 9b when selecting plants for 77082. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 77082's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 77082?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 77082, 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 77082'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 77082?+

Recommended vegetables for 77082 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 77082?+

The best fruits for 77082 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 77082?+

For 77082 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 77082?+

Trees for 77082'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 77082?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 77082. 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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