Zip code 96738 is in USDA hardiness zone 12a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 50 to 55°F each year.

96738 is in zone 12a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 12a when selecting plants for 96738. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 96738's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 96738, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Waikoloa's climate for the best results.

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

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Recommended vegetables for 96738 include Arugula, Beetroot, Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green beans, Jalapeno Peppers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Okra, Radishes, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

The best fruits for 96738 include Avocados, Bananas, Coconuts, Dragon Fruits, Grapefruit, Guavas, Key Limes, Kumquats, Lemons, Lychees, Mangoes, Oranges, Papayas, Passion Fruits, Pineapples, Pomegranates, Soursops, Starfruits, Tangerines and Watermelons.

For 96738 we recommend flowers like African Tulip Tree, Angel's Trumpet, Anthurium, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Bromeliads, Canna Lily, Desert Rose, Frangipani, Gardenia., Ginger, Heliconia, Hibiscus, Ixora, Oleander, Orchids, Plumeria, Red Powder Puff, Tropical Hibiscus and Yellow Elder.

Trees for 96738's temperatures include African Tulip tree, Avocado Tree, Banana Tree, Blue Jacaranda, Bougainvillea Tree, Carob Tree, Coconut Palm, Fig Tree, Florida Keys Blackbead, Guava Tree, Lemon Tree, Mango Tree, Orange Tree, Papaya Tree, Pineapple Palm, Pink Tabebuia, Pomegranate Tree, Rainbow Eucalyptus, Royal Palm and Silver Buttonwood.

We're still building our shrubs database for 96738. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.