What Plants Grow Well In 90403?
The USDA hardiness zone is 11a in the 90403 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 90403's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Santa Monica's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 90403 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 90403
- Avocado Tree
- Bismarck Palm
- Coconut Palm
- Date Palm Tree
- Dragon Tree
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
- Flame Tree
- Guava Tree
- Gumbo Limbo Tree
- Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
- Hibiscus Tree
- Koa Tree
- Lemon Tree
- Macadamia Nut Tree
- Mango Tree
- Orange Tree
- Pineapple Palm Tree
- Rainbow Eucalyptus
- Royal Poinciana
- Traveler's Palm Tree
Fruits for 90403
- Avocado
- Banana
- Cantaloupe
- Coconut
- Dragon Fruit
- Durian
- Figs
- Guava
- Key Lime
- Kiwi
- Kumquat
- Lemon
- Lychee
- Mango
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Star Fruit
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Flowers for 90403
- African Daisy
- Aloe Flower.
- Begonia
- Bird of Paradise
- Bougainvillea
- Camellia
- Canna Lily
- Citrus Blossoms
- Frangipani
- Fuchsia
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Morning Glory
- Passion Flower
- Petunia
- Plumeria
- Rosemary
Vegetables for 90403
- Arugula
- Beets
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Okra
- Peppers
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini


Planting Advice for 90403
Have questions about planting in 90403's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 90403?+
Zip code 90403 is in USDA hardiness zone 11a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 40 to 45ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 90403?+
90403 is in zone 11a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 11a mean for 90403?+
Use zone 11a when selecting plants for 90403. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 90403's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 90403?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 90403, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Santa Monica's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 90403's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Santa Monica.
โ 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 Santa Monica that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 90403?+
Recommended vegetables for 90403 include Arugula, Beets, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 90403?+
The best fruits for 90403 include Avocado, Banana, Cantaloupe, Coconut, Dragon Fruit, Durian, Figs, Guava, Key Lime, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lemon, Lychee, Mango, Oranges, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Pomegranate and Star Fruit.
โ 09Good flowers for 90403?+
For 90403 we recommend flowers like African Daisy, Aloe Flower., Begonia, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Camellia, Canna Lily, Citrus Blossoms, Frangipani, Fuchsia, Gardenia, Geranium, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lavender, Morning Glory, Passion Flower, Petunia, Plumeria and Rosemary.
โ 10What trees grow well in 90403?+
Trees for 90403's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Bismarck Palm, Coconut Palm, Date Palm Tree, Dragon Tree, Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, Flame Tree, Guava Tree, Gumbo Limbo Tree, Hawaiian Umbrella Tree, Hibiscus Tree, Koa Tree, Lemon Tree, Macadamia Nut Tree, Mango Tree, Orange Tree, Pineapple Palm Tree, Rainbow Eucalyptus, Royal Poinciana and Traveler's Palm Tree.
โ 11Best shrubs for 90403?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 90403. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Santa Monica
Check the growing calendar for Santa Monica at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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