Zip code 96771 is in USDA hardiness zone 11b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 45 to 50°F each year.

96771 is in zone 11b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 11b when selecting plants for 96771. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 96771's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 96771, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Mountain View's climate for the best results.

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

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

Recommended vegetables for 96771 include Arugula, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Kale, Mustard Greens, Okra, Peppers (Bell or Chili), Radish, Spinach, Summer Squash, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

The best fruits for 96771 include Avocado, Banana, Carambola (Star Fruit), Coconut, Dragon Fruit, Fig, Guava, Jackfruit, Key Lime, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lychee, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, Pawpaw, Persimmon, Pineapple, Pomegranate and Sapodilla.

For 96771 we recommend flowers like African Daisy, Amaryllis, Anthurium, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Bromeliad, Canna Lily, Frangipani, Gardenia, Ginger Lily, Heliconia, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lantana, Oleander, Orchid, Passionflower Vine, Plumeria, Spider Lily. and Ti Plant.

Trees for 96771's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Barbados Cherry Tree, Coconut Palm, Date Palm, Ficus Tree, Fig Tree, Guava Tree, Indian Almond Tree, Key Lime Tree, Mango Tree, Monkeypod Tree, Norfolk Island Pine, Olive Tree, Palm Tree, Papaya Tree, Pineapple Guava Tree, Plumeria Tree, Royal Poinciana, Sour Orange Tree and Soursop Tree.

We're still building our shrubs database for 96771. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.