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What Plants Grow Well In 78341?

The USDA hardiness zone is 9b in the 78341 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 78341's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 78341 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 78341

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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 78341

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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 78341

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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 78341

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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 78341

Planting Advice for 78341

Have questions about planting in 78341's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 78341?+

Zip code 78341 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 78341?+

78341 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 78341?+

Use zone 9b when selecting plants for 78341. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 78341's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 78341?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 78341, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Benavides's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 78341's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Benavides that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 78341?+

Recommended vegetables for 78341 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 78341?+

The best fruits for 78341 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 78341?+

For 78341 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 78341?+

Trees for 78341'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 78341?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 78341. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Benavides

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

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