Best Plants For San Diego, CA

A variety of plants are suitable for San Diego's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 10b, with average annual lows of 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for San Diego, CA based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to San Diego include beets, bell peppers and carrots, while fruits like avocados, bananas and cherimoya will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like agapanthus, azalea and bird of paradise for the best results.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for San Diego

Bailey's Acacia

Banyan Tree

Buttonwood

Callistemon Tree

Canary Island Pine

Florida Maple

Florida Privet

Foxtail Palm

Golden Trumpet Tree

Green Buttonwood

Gumbo Limbo

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Jacaranda

Live Oak

Pygmy Date Palm

Queen Palm

Royal Poinciana

Satin Leaf

Silver Buttonwood

Southern Magnolia

Fruits for San Diego

Avocados

Bananas

Cherimoya

Dragon Fruit

Figs

Guava

Kiwi Fruit

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Loquats

Lychees

Mamey Sapote

Mangoes

Oranges

Papayas

Passion Fruits

Peaches

Persimmons

Pineapples

Pomegranates

Star Fruit

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Flowers for San Diego

Agapanthus

Azalea

Bird of Paradise

Bougainvillea

Canna Lily

Dahlia

Desert Rose

Gardenia

Geranium

Hibiscus

Jasmine

Kangaroo Paw

Lavender

Marigold

Oleander

Passion Flower

Plumeria

Red Hot Poker

Yarrow

Zinnia

Vegetables for San Diego

Beets

Bell Peppers

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Garlic

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Mustard Greens

Okra

Onions

Radishes

Spinach

Sweet potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of CA Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for San Diego ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of California.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

San Diego's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 10b in San Diego, CA. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in San Diego is 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for San Diego, CA.

Map of San Diego

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

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Tools You'll Love

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

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Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.