USDA Hardiness Zone 8b: Planting Guide
Min temp
15°F to 20°F
Growing season
260 days
Compatible crops
11
Sample region
Northern Florida
Warm zone supporting subtropical and low-chill temperate fruits.
Growing in zone 8b
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Recommended crops for zone 8b
- Apple
- Pear
- Peach
- Japanese Plum
- Fig
- American Persimmon
- Asian Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Jujube
- Pawpaw
- Mulberry
Frost timing in zone 8b
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Common challenges in zone 8b
- Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
- Citrus greening risk
- Nematodes in sandy soils
Best practices
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Sample regions in zone 8b
Northern Florida, Coastal Texas, and Southern Arizona.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average minimum winter temperature in zone 8b?
Zone 8b has an average annual minimum temperature of 15°F to 20°F.
- How long is the growing season in zone 8b?
Approximately 260 days from last spring frost to first fall frost.
- What fruit trees grow well in zone 8b?
Common fruit trees that grow in zone 8b include apple, pear, peach, japanese plum, and fig.