Zip code 96779 is in USDA hardiness zone 12b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 55 to 60°F each year.

96779 is in zone 12b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 12b when selecting plants for 96779. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 96779's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 96779, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Paia's climate for the best results.

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

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

Recommended vegetables for 96779 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.

The best fruits for 96779 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.

For 96779 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).

Trees for 96779'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.

We're still building our shrubs database for 96779. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.