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  • Reliance Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Reliance'

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    $9450
  • Spintop Red Starburst blanket flower in a nursery pot with golden yellow petals ringed in deep red

    Spintop Red Starburst Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red Starburst'

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    $2614

  • Just Chill® Double White Camellia

    Camellia x 'FARROWCJWD' PP#36,304

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    $2663

  • Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia

    Forsythia 'NIMBUS'

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    $2649
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

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    $1999

  • Dwarf Flowering Almond

    Prunus glandulosa

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    $8125

  • Samurai Sword™ Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Samarzam'

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    $16039

  • Curtain Call Deep Rose Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Curtain Call Deep Rose'

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    $3552

  • Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Honey-Apricot'

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    $2799

  • Ruby Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

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    $2980

  • Chinese Chestnut Tree

    Castanea mollissima

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  • Cryptomeria Yoshino Japanese Cedar

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

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    $20968

  • Blue Lily Of The Nile

    Agapanthus africanus

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  • Mango Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia x 'Mango Popsicle'

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  • Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

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    $5883
  • Comet Hops Vine (Humulus lupulus 'Comet'), a perennial featuring deciduous and climbing form.

    Comet Hops Vine

    Humulus lupulus 'Comet'

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    $5250

  • Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Taffy™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii ’BotEx 005’

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    $4400

  • Starship Deep Rose Lobelia

    Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'

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    $3501

  • Incrediball® Blush Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens INCREDIBALL 'NCHA4'

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    $2799

  • Sugar Shack® Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'

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    $2649

  • Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

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    $9605
  • All Red Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina 'All Red'), a tree featuring rounded form.

    All Red Japanese Plum

    Prunus salicina 'All Red'

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    $8392

  • Springwood Pink Winter Heath

    Erica carnea 'Springwood Pink'

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    $2797

  • Coppertone™ Distylium

    Distylium 'PIIDIST-III'

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    $9907

  • Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant

    Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'

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  • Chocolate Chip Ajuga

    Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'

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  • Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'

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    $3495

  • Chicklet® Orange Trumpet Bush

    Tecoma 'Chicklet Orange'

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    $2799

  • Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD'

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  • Blue Chip Juniper Bush (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'), a shrub featuring white flowers and evergreen.

    Blue Chip Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

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    $3360

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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