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  • White Fringe Tree

    Chionanthus virginicus

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    $9790
  • Sweet and Sour Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Sweet and Sour Sedum

    Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'

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    $2631
  • Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus (Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’), a perennial featuring purple, red flowers and perennial.

    Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’

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    $2952
  • Winky Rose and Rose Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Winky Rose and Rose Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'

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    $2958

  • Cherokee Brave™ Dogwood Tree

    Cornus florida 'Comco No. 1'

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  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028

  • Funshine® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'Minacara1'

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    $2614

  • Shadblow Serviceberry

    Amelanchier canadensis

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    $10273

  • Golden Star

    Chrysogonum virginianum

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    $3363

  • Pink Snow Showers™ Weeping Cherry Tree

    Prunus x 'Pisnshzam'

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    $10825

  • Firepower Heavenly Bamboo

    Nandina domestica 'Firepower'

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    $3929

  • Maries Doublefile Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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    $12200

  • Sassafras Tree

    Sassafras variifolium

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    $9790
  • Color Fantasy® Hydrangea - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Color Fantasy® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Color Fantasy'

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    $3746

  • Virginia Creeper

    Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanii

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    $5800

  • Princeton American Elm Tree

    Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

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    $7209
  • Cedar Rapids® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1' USPP 36,620), a tree featuring evergreen and open, pyramidal form.

    Cedar Rapids® False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1' USPP 36,620

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  • FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'ABCRD02'

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    $5311
  • Calgary Boxwood shrub with dense, small oval green leaves and tiny white flower buds emerging in spring.

    Calgary Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Calgary'

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    $8109

  • Santa Rosa Plum Tree

    Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

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    $11936
  • Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Dwarf Fothergilla

    Fothergilla gardenii

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    $6583

  • Linebacker™ Distylium

    DISTYLIUM 'PIIDIST-IV'

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    $9907
  • Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'), a shrub featuring green flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'

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    $6457

  • Hush Puppy™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'TIFT-PA5'

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    $5887

  • Fox Valley™ River Birch

    Betula nigra 'Little King'

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    $11760
  • Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry

    Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'

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    $7209
  • Lindsey's Skyward™ Baldcypress

    Lindsey's Skyward™ Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Skyward'

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    $11160

  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113

  • American Beech Tree

    Fagus grandifolia

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    $6800

  • Double Flowering Japanese Kerria

    Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'

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    $2958

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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