Below are 18 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - Rose Hibiscus (aka Chinese Rose)
Tropical evergreen shrub; dark green leathery foliage and large red, maroon or white flowers
Plant in full sun to light shade
Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season
Height: 7-15 feet; Width: 6-8 feet
Hardy in USDA zones (8)9-10:
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch especially in fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone and die back to the ground during a frost.
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
Syagrus romanzoffianum - Queen Palm
Tropical evergreen palm with a smooth trunk that produces white flowers and edible fruit
Plant in full sun; heat tolerant
Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry;
Height: 20-60 feet; Width: 10-15 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch especially in fall; remove any frost damaged fronds in the spring
Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.
Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening project but don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.
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