Best Plants For Palo Alto, CA

A variety of plants are suitable for Palo Alto's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 9b, with average annual lows of 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Palo Alto, CA based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Palo Alto include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apricots, avocados and bananas will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise for the best results.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for Palo Alto

American Holly

Bald Cypress

Black Walnut

Green Ash

Hackberry Tree

Japanese Maple

Live Oak

Meyer Lemon Tree

Red Maple

Redbud

Satsuma Mandarin Tree

Saucer Magnolia

Silver Maple

Southern Magnolia

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

Sycamore Tree

Tulip Tree

Weeping Willow

White Oak

Fruits for Palo Alto

Apricots

Avocados

Bananas

Blueberries

Figs

Grapefruits

Guavas

Kaki Persimmons

Kiwis

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Mangoes

Olives

Oranges

Papayas

Passion fruits

Peaches

Plums

Pomegranates

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Flowers for Palo Alto

African Lily

Azaleas

Bird of Paradise

Bougainvillea

Camellia

Dahlia

Daylily

Gardenia

Geraniums

Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Jasmine

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Morning Glory

Oleander

Petunias

Rose

Rosemary

Vegetables for Palo Alto

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Bush Beans

Carrots

Celery

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Kale

Okra

Radishes

Southern Peas

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Map of CA Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

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.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Palo Alto's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 9b in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Palo Alto, CA.

Map of Palo Alto

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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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.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.