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  • Black Diamond® Mystic Magenta™ Crape Myrtle Shrub

    Lagerstroemia Black Diamond 'Mystic Magenta'

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    $8109

  • Pinky Winky Prime® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOHPPRM' PP35,334

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    (599)
    $8575

  • Bronze Wave Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'

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    (1)
    $3757

  • American Persimmon Tree

    Diospyros virginiana

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    From $5661

  • Elfin Creeping Thyme

    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

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    $2945
  • Robust Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, dense form.

    Robust Male Fern

    Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'

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    $3426

  • Compacta Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

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    $2559

  • Buckhead™ Bold Distylium

    Distylium buxifolium 'ZhDis12-16'

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    $2699
  • Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily (Canna 'Red Golden Flame'), a perennial featuring red, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily

    Canna 'Red Golden Flame'

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    $4429

  • Double Take Eternal White® Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'SMNCSDW'

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    $2663
  • 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'

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    $2950

  • Fireworks Goldenrod

    Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

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    $3485

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    $3014

  • Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata ‘PIIIC-I’

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    $8342
  • Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba 'Tristis'), a tree featuring erect, open form.

    Golden Weeping Willow

    Salix alba 'Tristis'

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    From $4079

  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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    $8957

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

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    $3105

  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

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    $9790

  • MoonShadow™ Rosita Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'G19164'

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    $6350

  • WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokropiav' PPAF

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    $9224

  • Straight Talk® Privet

    Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift'

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    $6897

  • Crete Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Crete'

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    $4199
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    Spintop Red Starburst Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red Starburst'

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    $2614

  • Island Breeze Hosta

    Hosta x 'Island Breeze'

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    $3652

  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Prairifire'

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    $9314

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX4'

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    $2899
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

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    $13154
  • Weeping White Spruce Tree (Picea glauca 'Pendula'), a tree featuring evergreen and dense, pyramidal form.

    Weeping White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca 'Pendula'

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    $15218
  • Baptisia Grape Escape False Indigo displaying multiple dusky purple flower spikes with cream keels rising above blue-green foliage in a mixed perennial border with hostas and ornamental grasses

    Grape Escape False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

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    $4462

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

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    $6160

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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