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What Plants Grow Well In 78021?

The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 78021 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 78021's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Fowlerton's plant hardiness zone.

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 78021 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 78021

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  • Avocado TreeTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Camellia JaponicaTree
  • Crape MyrtleTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Fig TreeTree
  • Lacebark ElmTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Meyer Lemon TreeTree
  • Pink DogwoodTree
  • Pomegranate TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Satsuma Mandarin TreeTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweet GumTree
  • Sycamore TreeTree
  • Washington PalmTree
  • Weeping WillowTree

Fruits for 78021

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • Asian PearsFruit
  • AvocadosFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • GuavasFruit
  • JujubesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • KumquatsFruit
  • LemonsFruit
  • LimesFruit
  • LoquatsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • OlivesFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PassionfruitFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit

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Flowers for 78021

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  • BegoniaFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaisyFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • Iris.Flower
  • LantanaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniaFlower
  • RosemaryFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Sweet PeaFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for 78021

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
— Plate —TX · USDA hardiness
best plants to grow in 78021

Planting Advice for 78021

Have questions about planting in 78021's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 78021?+

Zip code 78021 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 20 to 25°F each year.

№ 02What growing zone is 78021?+

78021 is in zone 9a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

№ 03What does zone 9a mean for 78021?+

Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 78021. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 78021's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 78021?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 78021, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Fowlerton's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 78021's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Fowlerton that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 78021?+

Recommended vegetables for 78021 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.

№ 08What fruits grow well in 78021?+

The best fruits for 78021 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.

№ 09Good flowers for 78021?+

For 78021 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.

№ 10What trees grow well in 78021?+

Trees for 78021'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.

№ 11Best shrubs for 78021?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 78021. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Fowlerton

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

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