Best Plants For Marrero, LA

plants by zone map for Marrero, LA

A variety of plants are suitable for Marrero's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 9b, with average annual lows of 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Marrero, LA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Marrero 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.

Trees for Marrero

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 Marrero

Apricots
Avocados
Bananas
Blueberries
Figs
Grapefruits
Guavas
Kaki Persimmons
Kiwis
Kumquats
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Olives
Oranges
Papayas
Passion fruits
Peaches
Plums
Pomegranates

Flowers for Marrero

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 Marrero

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Marrero, LA climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Marrero, LA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on Marrero's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of LA Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Marrero

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

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Marrero's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9b

Zip Codes: 70072

Longitude: -90.1126

Latitude: 29.8871

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

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

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