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  • Cannova® Bronze Orange Canna Lily

    Canna x generalis 'Bronze Orange'

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    $4429
  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Dorothy's Dawn'

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    $5428

  • Gatsby Star® Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Star'

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    From $4369

  • Torbay Dazzler Cordyline

    Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

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    $4340

  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113

  • Hearts of Gold Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

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    $10440

  • Spartan Juniper Tree

    Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

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    $4262

  • Princeton American Elm Tree

    Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

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    $7209
  • Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'

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    $6780
  • Paso Doble Cordyline (Cordyline australis 'Paso Doble'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Paso Doble Cordyline

    Cordyline australis 'Paso Doble'

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    $6670

  • Glow Stick Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Glow Stick'

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    $2659
  • Color Cocktail™ Shrub Rose (Rosa x 'Meilowmye'), a shrub featuring pink, yellow, white, mixed flowers and deciduous.

    Color Cocktail™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Color Cocktail'

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    $8392
  • Wee Willie Boxwood shrub with bright yellow-green new growth planted in dark mulch in a garden bed.

    Wee Willie® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie'

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    $5794

  • Shawnee Brave® Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave'

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    $9058

  • Compact Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'

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    $3530
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    North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x hybridus 'Ruby Heart'

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    $5028

  • Staircase™ Rose White Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Rose White'

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    $5028

  • Blue Atlas Cedar Tree

    Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

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    $10240

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Rio'

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    $4390
  • Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple (Malus Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™), a tree featuring dense, erect form.

    Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple

    Malus domestica 'Fruit Snacks Golden Treat'

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    $12404

  • Just Chill® Double Mauve Camellia

    Camellia x 'Just Chill Double Mauve'

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    $2663

  • Kindly® Japanese Privet

    Ligustrum japonicum 'Kindly'

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    $2629
  • 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

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Double Dutch Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Double Dutch'

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    $2998

  • Tiny Diamond Dwarf Asiatic Lily

    Lilium x germanicum 'Tiny Diamond'

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    $2968
  • Camelot® Lenten Rose - Perennial - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Camelot® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x ballardiae 'Camelot'

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    $5028

  • FYRE WING™ Heliodor Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Heliodor'

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    $4499

  • Elberta Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Elberta'

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    $21698
  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast'

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  • Becky Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

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    $2950

Zone 9 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 9 Plants: Your Warm-Climate Plant Paradise

USDA Hardiness Zone 9 covers the warmest year-round growing regions, with average annual minimums between 20°F and 30°F. From coastal California and the desert Southwest through southern Texas, the Gulf Coast, and central Florida, Zone 9 gardeners enjoy near-tropical conditions with mild winters and long, hot summers.

This collection features our complete Zone 9 inventory, from drought-tolerant ground covers to full sun flowering trees, tropical fruit producers to heat-loving evergreens. Zone 9 is our most-searched growing zone, and for good reason: the plant palette is extraordinary.

What Thrives in Zone 9?

Zone 9 fruit trees are a major draw. Citrus trees (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit), Avocado, Fig, Pomegranate, Olive, and tropical fruits like Guava and Mango (Zone 9b) all produce abundantly. Small trees for Zone 9 full sun including Desert Willow, Vitex, Crape Myrtle, and ornamental Palms provide shade without overwhelming smaller landscapes.

Drought tolerant shrubs for Zone 9 are essential in this climate. Bougainvillea, Oleander, Texas Sage, Lantana, Bird of Paradise, and native Muhly Grass create stunning landscapes that thrive on minimal supplemental water. Full sun plants for Zone 9 like Hibiscus, Plumbago, Esperanza, and Agapanthus deliver vivid color through the extended growing season.

Zone 9 perennials for full sun keep color going year-round. Salvia, Lantana, Gaura, Penstemon, Daylilies, and Society Garlic are low-maintenance workhorses. For shade, Bromeliads, Cast Iron Plant, and shade-tolerant Palms add tropical lushness.

Zone 9 Gardening Tips

Plant during the cooler months (October through March) for best establishment. Mulch is critical to conserve moisture and keep roots cool during scorching summers. Drip irrigation is more effective than overhead watering. Choose drought-tolerant plants as the foundation of your landscape, then add accent plants where supplemental water is practical.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 9 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 9?
Zone 9 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between 20°F and 30°F, split into 9a (20-25°F) and 9b (25-30°F). It includes coastal California, the desert Southwest, southern Texas, the Gulf Coast, and central Florida. Zone 9 gardens enjoy very mild winters and long hot summers.

What fruit trees grow in Zone 9?
Zone 9 supports an impressive range of fruit trees including all Citrus varieties (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit), Avocado, Fig, Pomegranate, Olive, Peach, and tropical fruits like Guava and Mango (Zone 9b). Many produce fruit year-round with proper variety selection.

What are the best drought tolerant plants for Zone 9?
Top drought-tolerant Zone 9 plants include Bougainvillea, Oleander, Texas Sage, Lantana, Bird of Paradise, Muhly Grass, Agave, Desert Willow, Vitex, and native ornamental grasses. These thrive in full sun with minimal supplemental water once established.

What are the best full sun plants for Zone 9?
Outstanding full sun Zone 9 plants include Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Plumbago, Lantana, Esperanza, Salvia, Agapanthus, Society Garlic, Crape Myrtle, and Bird of Paradise. These handle intense summer heat and deliver vibrant, long-lasting color.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 9?
The ideal planting window for Zone 9 is October through March, during cooler months. This gives roots time to establish before summer heat. Avoid planting during peak summer (June-September) unless you can provide daily watering and afternoon shade protection for new plantings.
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