What Plants Grow Well In 85023?

The USDA hardiness zone is 9b in the 85023. 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 85023's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Phoenix's growing zone.

Trees for 85023

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 85023

Apricots
Avocados
Bananas
Blueberries
Figs
Grapefruits
Guavas
Kaki Persimmons
Kiwis
Kumquats
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Olives
Oranges
Papayas
Passion fruits
Peaches
Plums
Pomegranates

Flowers for 85023

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 85023

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
best plants to grow in 85023

Planting Advice for 85023

Have questions about planting in 85023's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

Zip code 85023 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 25 to 30°F each year.

Best Time to Plant in Phoenix

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

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