What Plants Grow Well In 97217?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 97217 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 97217's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Portland's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 97217 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 97217
- 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
- Weeping Willow
Fruits for 97217
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Jujubes
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Loquats
- Mulberries
- Olives
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for 97217
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 97217
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
Planting Advice for 97217
Have questions about planting in 97217's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
№ 01What hardiness zone is 97217?+
Zip code 97217 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 20 to 25°F each year.
№ 02What growing zone is 97217?+
97217 is in zone 9a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
№ 03What does zone 9a mean for 97217?+
Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 97217. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 97217's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 97217?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 97217, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Portland's climate for the best results.
№ 05Where can I learn more about 97217's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Portland.
№ 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 Portland that you might be interested in.
№ 07Best vegetables for 97217?+
Recommended vegetables for 97217 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.
№ 08What fruits grow well in 97217?+
The best fruits for 97217 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.
№ 09Good flowers for 97217?+
For 97217 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.
№ 10What trees grow well in 97217?+
Trees for 97217'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.
№ 11Best shrubs for 97217?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 97217. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Portland
Check the growing calendar for Portland at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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