What Plants Grow Well In 96087?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 96087 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 96087's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Shasta's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 96087 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 96087
- Avocado Tree
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Camellia Japonica
- Crape Myrtle
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Fig Tree
- Lacebark Elm
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Pink Dogwood
- Pomegranate Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweet Gum
- Sycamore Tree
- Washington Palm
- Weeping Willow
Fruits for 96087
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Jujubes
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Loquats
- Mulberries
- Olives
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for 96087
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 96087
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini


Planting Advice for 96087
Have questions about planting in 96087's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 96087?+
Zip code 96087 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 20 to 25ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 96087?+
96087 is in zone 9a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 9a mean for 96087?+
Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 96087. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 96087's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 96087?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 96087, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Shasta's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 96087's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Shasta.
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 Shasta that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 96087?+
Recommended vegetables for 96087 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 96087?+
The best fruits for 96087 include Apples, Apricots, Asian Pears, Avocados, Figs, Grapes, Guavas, Jujubes, Kiwifruit, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Loquats, Mulberries, Olives, Oranges, Passionfruit, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums and Pomegranates.
โ 09Good flowers for 96087?+
For 96087 we recommend flowers like Begonia, Bougainvillea, Cosmos, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daisy, Daylily, Geranium, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Iris., Lantana, Lavender, Marigold, Periwinkle, Petunia, Rosemary, Sunflower, Sweet Pea and Zinnia.
โ 10What trees grow well in 96087?+
Trees for 96087's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Bald Cypress, Black Walnut, Camellia Japonica, Crape Myrtle, Eastern Red Cedar, Fig Tree, Lacebark Elm, Live Oak, Meyer Lemon Tree, Pink Dogwood, Pomegranate Tree, Red Maple, River Birch, Satsuma Mandarin Tree, Southern Magnolia, Sweet Gum, Sycamore Tree, Washington Palm and Weeping Willow.
โ 11Best shrubs for 96087?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 96087. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Shasta
Check the growing calendar for Shasta at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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