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What Plants Grow Well In 78577?

The USDA hardiness zone is 10a in the 78577 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 78577's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 78577 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 78577

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  • Avocado TreeTree
  • Banana TreeTree
  • Blood Orange TreeTree
  • Canary Island PineTree
  • Coconut Palm TreeTree
  • Eucalyptus TreeTree
  • Fig TreeTree
  • Guava TreeTree
  • Jacaranda TreeTree
  • Key Lime TreeTree
  • Mango TreeTree
  • Mulberry TreeTree
  • Norfolk Island PineTree
  • Olive TreeTree
  • Papaya TreeTree
  • Royal PoincianaTree
  • Satsuma Tangerine TreeTree
  • Sourwood TreeTree
  • Sweet AcaciaTree
  • Sweet Olive TreeTree

Fruits for 78577

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  • AvocadoFruit
  • BananaFruit
  • Dragon fruitFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapefruitFruit
  • GuavaFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • KumquatFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LimeFruit
  • LoquatFruit
  • MangoFruit
  • OliveFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PapayaFruit
  • Passion fruitFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PineappleFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • SapoteFruit

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Flowers for 78577

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  • BegoniasFlower
  • Bird of ParadiseFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • Frangipani (Plumeria)Flower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • GingerFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • JasmineFlower
  • LantanaFlower
  • MandevillaFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • OleanderFlower
  • PetuniaFlower
  • PlumeriaFlower
  • Purple Coneflower.Flower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for 78577

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Bush BeansVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumberVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • Pole BeansVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
— Plate —TX · USDA hardiness
best plants to grow in 78577

Planting Advice for 78577

Have questions about planting in 78577's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 78577?+

Zip code 78577 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 30 to 35°F each year.

№ 02What growing zone is 78577?+

78577 is in zone 10a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

№ 03What does zone 10a mean for 78577?+

Use zone 10a when selecting plants for 78577. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 78577's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 78577?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 78577, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Pharr's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 78577's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Pharr that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 78577?+

Recommended vegetables for 78577 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Pole Beans, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

№ 08What fruits grow well in 78577?+

The best fruits for 78577 include Avocado, Banana, Dragon fruit, Fig, Grapefruit, Guava, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Loquat, Mango, Olive, Orange, Papaya, Passion fruit, Persimmon, Pineapple, Pomegranate and Sapote.

№ 09Good flowers for 78577?+

For 78577 we recommend flowers like Begonias, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Frangipani (Plumeria), Gardenia, Geranium, Ginger, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Jasmine, Lantana, Mandevilla, Marigold, Oleander, Petunia, Plumeria, Purple Coneflower., Sunflower and Zinnia.

№ 10What trees grow well in 78577?+

Trees for 78577's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Banana Tree, Blood Orange Tree, Canary Island Pine, Coconut Palm Tree, Eucalyptus Tree, Fig Tree, Guava Tree, Jacaranda Tree, Key Lime Tree, Mango Tree, Mulberry Tree, Norfolk Island Pine, Olive Tree, Papaya Tree, Royal Poinciana, Satsuma Tangerine Tree, Sourwood Tree, Sweet Acacia and Sweet Olive Tree.

№ 11Best shrubs for 78577?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 78577. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Pharr

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

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