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  • Swing Low® Distylium

    DISTYLIUM 'PIIDIST-VI' PP29,779

    $9907

  • Gold Drop Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gold Drop'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Bluhm's Dwarf Brewer Spruce

    Picea breweriana 'Bluhm's Dwarf'

    New arrival
    $7499
  • Sea Urchin Dwarf White Pine in a black nursery pot, showing its compact rounded habit with soft blue-green needles.

    Sea Urchin Dwarf White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Sea Urchin'

    New arrival
    $13499

  • Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Hot Raspberry'

    (16)
    From $7409

  • White Oak Tree

    Quercus alba

    (1)
    $9790

  • Earlybird™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Yellow'

    (1)
    $3109
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

    $3115

  • Holden's™ Pink Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo211' PP34,628

    $10939

  • Bartzella Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Bartzella'

    $12071

  • Pancake Creeping Juniper

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Standishii Golden Irish Yew

    Taxus baccata 'Standishii'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Ko-Ku-Ho Japanese White Pine

    Pinus parviflora 'Ko-Ku-Ho'

    New arrival
    $13499

  • Vanderwolf's Pyramid Limber Pine

    Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'

    New arrival
    $12499

  • Rainbow's End Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    Picea glauca 'Rainbow's End'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Snow Sawara False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Snow'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Rock Garden Dwarf Holly

    Ilex x 'Rock Garden'

    New arrival
    $7499

  • Green Dragon Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Tsukumo Dwarf False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Tsukumo'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Green Cushion Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Green Cushion'

    New arrival
    $7499

  • Chirimen Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen'

    New arrival
    $6499
  • Lollipop® crabapple branches covered in white spring flowers

    Lollipop® Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Lollizam'

    $6999

  • Teddy Dwarf Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

    New arrival
    $4499

  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

    (3)
    From $3111
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Francee Hosta

    Hosta fourtunei 'Francee'

    (1)
    $2764
  • Winky Double Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Double Red & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'

    (1)
    $2950

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

    $3105
  • Arnold Promise Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'), a tree.

    Arnold Promise Witch Hazel

    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'

    $10240

  • Cape Breeze Dwarf Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze' PP24,895

    $5870

Zone 8 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 8 Plants: Warm-Climate Gardening at Its Best

USDA Hardiness Zone 8 covers the heart of the Sun Belt, with average annual minimums between 10°F and 20°F. From the Deep South and Gulf Coast through central Texas, the Southwest, and the mild Pacific Northwest coast, Zone 8 gardens enjoy long, warm growing seasons with mild winters that rarely threaten established plants.

This collection includes every heat-tolerant and Zone 8-rated plant in our inventory. From drought-resistant landscaping staples to tropical-look showpieces, Zone 8 gardeners have access to an extraordinary range of plants that thrive in warm conditions.

What Thrives in Zone 8?

Heat tolerant trees define Zone 8 landscapes. Crape Myrtles, Live Oaks, Southern Magnolias, Bald Cypress, and ornamental Palms provide shade, structure, and year-round beauty. Heat tolerant fruit trees including Citrus (Satsuma, Meyer Lemon), Fig, Peach, and Pecan are highly productive here.

Drought tolerant shrubs are essential for Zone 8's hot summers. Loropetalum, Nandina, Indian Hawthorn, Oleander, and native grasses like Muhly Grass and Gulf Muhly thrive with minimal supplemental water once established. Evergreen screening with Wax Myrtle, Holly, and Privet provides year-round privacy.

Heat tolerant perennials including Lantana, Salvia, Hibiscus, Daylilies, and ornamental grasses deliver color through the long growing season. Full sun performers are particularly important in Zone 8 landscapes.

Zone 8 Gardening Tips

Plant in fall through early spring for best results. Zone 8 summers can stress newly planted stock, so avoid July-August planting when possible. Mulch heavily to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures. Choose drought-tolerant varieties to reduce water needs during peak summer heat.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 8 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 8?
Zone 8 is defined by average annual minimum temperatures between 10°F and 20°F. It covers the Deep South, Gulf Coast, central Texas, the Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest coast. Zone 8 gardens enjoy long warm seasons with mild winters.

What are the best drought tolerant trees for Zone 8?
Top drought-tolerant Zone 8 trees include Crape Myrtle, Live Oak, Bald Cypress, Desert Willow, Vitex (Chaste Tree), and Chinese Pistache. These establish deep root systems and handle Zone 8 heat and periodic drought with minimal supplemental watering.

Can you grow citrus in Zone 8?
Yes. Hardy citrus varieties like Satsuma Mandarin, Meyer Lemon, and Kumquat are well-suited to Zone 8. Plant in a sheltered south-facing location and provide frost protection during occasional hard freezes. Zone 8b is generally more reliable for citrus than 8a.

When should I plant in Zone 8?
Fall through early spring (October-March) is the ideal planting window in Zone 8. This allows root establishment during cool, mild months before summer heat arrives. Avoid planting during July and August when heat stress can damage newly planted stock.

What are heat tolerant shrubs for Zone 8?
Excellent heat-tolerant Zone 8 shrubs include Loropetalum, Nandina, Indian Hawthorn, Oleander, Abelia, Vitex, and Wax Myrtle. Native grasses like Muhly Grass and Fountain Grass are also outstanding choices for low-water, heat-loving landscapes.
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