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What Plants Grow Well In 97147?

The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 97147 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 97147's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Wheeler's plant hardiness zone.

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 97147 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 97147

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  • Avocado TreeTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Camellia JaponicaTree
  • Crape MyrtleTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Fig TreeTree
  • Lacebark ElmTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Meyer Lemon TreeTree
  • Pink DogwoodTree
  • Pomegranate TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Satsuma Mandarin TreeTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweet GumTree
  • Sycamore TreeTree
  • Washington PalmTree
  • Weeping WillowTree
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Fruits for 97147

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • Asian PearsFruit
  • AvocadosFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • GuavasFruit
  • JujubesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • KumquatsFruit
  • LemonsFruit
  • LimesFruit
  • LoquatsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • OlivesFruit
  • OrangesFruit
  • PassionfruitFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit

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Flowers for 97147

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  • BegoniaFlower
  • BougainvilleaFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaisyFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HibiscusFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • Iris.Flower
  • LantanaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniaFlower
  • RosemaryFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Sweet PeaFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 97147

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 97147

Planting Advice for 97147

Have questions about planting in 97147's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 97147?+

Zip code 97147 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 97147?+

97147 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 97147?+

Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 97147. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 97147's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 97147?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 97147, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Wheeler's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 97147's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Wheeler that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 97147?+

Recommended vegetables for 97147 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 97147?+

The best fruits for 97147 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 97147?+

For 97147 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 97147?+

Trees for 97147'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 97147?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 97147. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Wheeler

Check the growing calendar for Wheeler at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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