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  • Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree

    Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

    21% off
    (2)
    $28999 $36544

  • Knock Out® Orange Glow™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa ‘Radslam’ PP35,826

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    From $4091 $6494

  • Red Double Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Radtko'

    Up to 60% off
    (3)
    From $1933 $2499
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'), a perennial featuring perennial.

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    (2)
    From $3505

  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

    (1)
    $3493

  • Bowles Periwinkle

    Vinca minor 'Bowles'

    (1)
    From $1699
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    Little Suzy Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Viette's Little Suzy'

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    From $1699

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    Rosa 'Meiswetdom'

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    From $1933 $2499
  • Barbra Streisand Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'), a shrub featuring purple, pink flowers and deciduous.

    Barbra Streisand Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'

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    (3)
    $6212 $8874

  • Popcorn Drift® Groundcover Rose

    Rosa 'Novarospop'

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    Rosa 'Sunny'

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  • TEMPO™ Rose Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTR'

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    Rosa 'WEKstameda'

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    Rosa 'Meimirrot'

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  • Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Pampas Grass

    Cortaderia selloana

    (1)
    $1699

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    Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

    From $1699

  • Sweet Autumn Clematis

    Clematis terniflora

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    (29)
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  • Chicago Hardy Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'

    $10299
  • Close-up image of a dense Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) shrub, showing its small, star-shaped white flowers and glossy dark green foliage.

    Confederate Jasmine

    Trachelospermum jasminoides

    $2523

  • Pink Double Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Radtkopink'

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    (10)
    From $1933 $2499
  • Bushel and Berry® Peach Sorbet® Blueberry Bush

    Peach Sorbet® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Peach Sorbet'

    (6)
    $4612

  • Frost Proof Gardenia

    Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof'

    (35)
    $2999

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    Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'

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    Rosa ‘Martha Stewart’

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    (1)
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    Rosa 'TANolg'

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  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

    (6)
    $1799

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    Rosa 'Meibenbino'

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    Rosa 'Meidrifora'

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    Rosa 'Meijocos'

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  • Summer Snow® Gardenia (Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Summer Snow® Gardenia

    Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797

    (3)
    $3566

Zone 10 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 10 Plants: Tropical and Subtropical Gardening

USDA Hardiness Zone 10 represents the warmest growing conditions in the continental United States, with average annual minimums between 30°F and 40°F. Covering southern Florida, coastal southern California, Hawaii, and the warmest microclimates of the desert Southwest, Zone 10 gardeners can grow truly tropical plants that are impossible anywhere else in the Lower 48.

This collection features every Zone 10-rated plant in our inventory. From towering Royal Palms to compact tropical flowering shrubs, exotic fruit trees to heat-loving ground covers, Zone 10 gardens are limited only by imagination.

What Thrives in Zone 10?

Tropical trees are the crown jewels of Zone 10 landscapes. Royal and Queen Palms, Frangipani (Plumeria), Jacaranda, Royal Poinciana, and Tropical Hibiscus Trees create resort-quality scenery. Tropical fruit trees including Mango, Avocado, Banana, Papaya, Lychee, and all Citrus varieties produce abundantly.

Heat tolerant flowering plants keep Zone 10 gardens colorful year-round. Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Bird of Paradise, Plumbago, Ixora, and Alamanda deliver non-stop tropical blooms. Drought tolerant landscaping with Agave, Yucca, ornamental grasses, and succulents creates stunning low-water designs.

Palms and tropical screening plants like Areca Palm, Clumping Bamboo, and Podocarpus provide privacy with a lush tropical feel. Ground covers like Asiatic Jasmine and Beach Sunflower fill spaces between specimen plants.

Zone 10 Gardening Tips

Zone 10 allows year-round planting, but the onset of the rainy season (late spring/early summer in Florida, winter in California) is ideal for new installations. Salt tolerance matters in coastal areas. Choose wind-resistant species in hurricane-prone regions, and install proper irrigation for non-native tropicals during dry seasons.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 10 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 10?
Zone 10 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between 30°F and 40°F, including southern Florida, coastal southern California, Hawaii, and warm desert microclimates. Zone 10 supports truly tropical plants that cannot survive in colder zones.

What tropical fruit trees grow in Zone 10?
Zone 10 supports a wide range of tropical fruit trees including Mango, Avocado, Banana, Papaya, Lychee, Guava, Starfruit, Passion Fruit, all Citrus varieties, and Coconut Palm. Many produce fruit year-round with proper care.

What are the best palm trees for Zone 10?
Top Zone 10 palms include Royal Palm, Queen Palm, Coconut Palm, Areca Palm, Bismarck Palm, Date Palm, and Pygmy Date Palm. Choose based on mature size, salt tolerance (for coastal areas), and whether you want single-trunk or clumping growth habits.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 10?
Zone 10 allows year-round planting. In Florida, the start of the rainy season (May-June) is ideal as it reduces irrigation needs. In California, fall and winter plantings take advantage of cooler temperatures and winter rains. Avoid planting during extreme heat events.

What are low water plants for Zone 10?
Excellent low-water Zone 10 plants include Agave, Yucca, Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, Oleander, Texas Sage, Muhly Grass, Lantana, and native succulents. These create beautiful landscapes with minimal irrigation once their root systems are established.
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