Zip code 90240 is in USDA hardiness zone 10b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 35 to 40°F each year.

90240 is in zone 10b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 10b when selecting plants for 90240. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 90240's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 90240, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Downey's climate for the best results.

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

Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Downey that you might be interested in.

Recommended vegetables for 90240 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Sweet potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

The best fruits for 90240 include Avocados, Bananas, Cherimoya, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Guava, Kiwi Fruit, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Loquats, Lychees, Mamey Sapote, Mangoes, Oranges, Papayas, Passion Fruits, Peaches, Persimmons, Pineapples, Pomegranates and Star Fruit.

For 90240 we recommend flowers like Agapanthus, Azalea, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Canna Lily, Dahlia, Desert Rose, Gardenia, Geranium, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Kangaroo Paw, Lavender, Marigold, Oleander, Passion Flower, Plumeria, Red Hot Poker, Yarrow and Zinnia.

Trees for 90240's temperatures include Bailey's Acacia, Banyan Tree, Buttonwood, Callistemon Tree, Canary Island Pine, Florida Maple, Florida Privet, Foxtail Palm, Golden Trumpet Tree, Green Buttonwood, Gumbo Limbo, Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Jacaranda, Live Oak, Pygmy Date Palm, Queen Palm, Royal Poinciana, Satin Leaf, Silver Buttonwood and Southern Magnolia.

We're still building our shrubs database for 90240. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.