What Plants Grow Well In 96778?
The USDA hardiness zone is 12b in the 96778 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 96778's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Pahoa's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 96778 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 96778
- African Tulip Tree
- Avocado Tree
- Banyan Tree
- Breadfruit Tree
- Cassia Fistula
- Coconut Palm
- Date Palm
- Fox Tail Palm
- Golden Shower Tree
- Guava Tree
- Jacaranda Tree
- Live Oak Tree
- Mango Tree
- Papaya Tree
- Plumeria Tree
- Royal Poinciana
- Rubber Tree
- Sabal Palm
- Travelers Palm
- Weeping Fig
Fruits for 96778
- Avocado
- Banana
- Breadfruit
- Coconut
- Custard Apple
- Dragon fruit
- Fig
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Kiwi
- Lemons
- Limes
- Lychee
- Mango
- Moringa
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Pomelo
- Starfruit
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Flowers for 96778
- Amaryllis
- Bird of Paradise
- Bougainvillea
- Cannas
- Frangipani
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Heliconia
- Hibiscus
- Ixora
- Jasmine
- Lantana
- Lavender (Lavandula)
- Oleander
- Passionflower
- Petunia
- Plumeria
- Rangoon creeper
- Tabernaemontana (Crepe Jasmine)
- Vinca (Periwinkle)
Vegetables for 96778
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Butternut Squash
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplants
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Mustard Greens
- Okra
- Radishes
- Red Leaf Lettuce
- Spinach
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon
- Zucchini

Planting Advice for 96778
Have questions about planting in 96778's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 96778?+
Zip code 96778 is in USDA hardiness zone 12b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 55 to 60ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 96778?+
96778 is in zone 12b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 12b mean for 96778?+
Use zone 12b when selecting plants for 96778. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 96778's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 96778?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 96778, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Pahoa's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 96778's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Pahoa.
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 Pahoa that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 96778?+
Recommended vegetables for 96778 include Arugula, Beets, Bell Peppers, Butternut Squash, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Green Beans, Kale, Mustard Greens, Okra, Radishes, Red Leaf Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 96778?+
The best fruits for 96778 include Avocado, Banana, Breadfruit, Coconut, Custard Apple, Dragon fruit, Fig, Guava, Jackfruit, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Lychee, Mango, Moringa, Oranges, Papaya, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Pomelo and Starfruit.
โ 09Good flowers for 96778?+
For 96778 we recommend flowers like Amaryllis, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Cannas, Frangipani, Gardenia, Geranium, Heliconia, Hibiscus, Ixora, Jasmine, Lantana, Lavender (Lavandula), Oleander, Passionflower, Petunia, Plumeria, Rangoon creeper, Tabernaemontana (Crepe Jasmine) and Vinca (Periwinkle).
โ 10What trees grow well in 96778?+
Trees for 96778's temperatures include African Tulip Tree, Avocado Tree, Banyan Tree, Breadfruit Tree, Cassia Fistula, Coconut Palm, Date Palm, Fox Tail Palm, Golden Shower Tree, Guava Tree, Jacaranda Tree, Live Oak Tree, Mango Tree, Papaya Tree, Plumeria Tree, Royal Poinciana, Rubber Tree, Sabal Palm, Travelers Palm and Weeping Fig.
โ 11Best shrubs for 96778?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 96778. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Pahoa
Check the growing calendar for Pahoa at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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