Best Plants For North Charleston, SC

plants by zone map for North Charleston, SC

A variety of plants are suitable for North Charleston's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 9a, with average annual lows of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for North Charleston, SC based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to North Charleston include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and asian pears will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos for the best results.

Trees for North Charleston

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 North Charleston

Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Avocados
Figs
Grapes
Guavas
Jujubes
Kiwifruit
Kumquats
Lemons
Limes
Loquats
Mulberries
Olives
Oranges
Passionfruit
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranates

Flowers for North Charleston

Begonia
Bougainvillea
Cosmos
Daffodil
Dahlia
Daisy
Daylily
Geranium
Hibiscus
Impatiens
Iris.
Lantana
Lavender
Marigold
Periwinkle
Petunia
Rosemary
Sunflower
Sweet Pea
Zinnia

Vegetables for North Charleston

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

Map of SC Hardiness Zones

plants by zone map for North Charleston, SCChoose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for North Charleston ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of South Carolina.

Best Time to Plant in North Charleston

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

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North Charleston's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9a

Zip Codes: 29420, 29456, 29485, 29404, 29405, 29406, 29418, 29416, 29419, 29423

Longitude: -80.0722

Latitude: 32.9067

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25

The USDA growing zone is 9a in North Charleston, SC. 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 North Charleston is 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for North Charleston, SC.

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