TreeElm
Ulmus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 60-80 feet (Florida Elm); 45-70 feet (Winged Elm); varies by species × 30-60 feet depending on species
Plant Collection
Zone 9aHardy
Plants that handle Northeast Florida cold snaps and rebound well in our Zone 9b gardens.
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Zone 9a Hardy Plants
TreePalmEuropean Fan Palm
Chamaerops humilis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
TreeFringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-25 feet × 10-15 feet
PerennialFrostweed
Verbesina virginica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialGiant Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-10 feet × 2-4 feet
HouseplantGloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
PerennialGolden Alexanders
Zizia aurea
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialHalberdleaf Rosemallow
Hibiscus laevis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 3-4 feet
PerennialHammock Snakeroot
Ageratina jucunda
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
TreeHazel Alder
Alnus serrulata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 5-30 feet × 5-10 feet
GrassIndian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeItalian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 40-60 feet × 3-6 feet
ShrubJapanese Holly
Ilex crenata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-10 feet × 5-10 feet
FernKangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 3-4 feet
Fruit TreeKumquat
Citrus japonica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
TreeLemon Cypress
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 40-70 feet × 30-40 feet
TreeLeyland Cypress
Hesperotropsis leylandii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 35-50 feet × 15-25 feet
AnnualLisianthus
Eustoma exaltatum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 8-12 inches
GrassLittle Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeLive Oak
Quercus virginiana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 60-80 feet × 60-120 feet
TreeLongleaf Pine
Pinus palustris
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 50-100 feet × 25-40 feet
GrassMaiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-6 feet
Fruit TreeMango
Mangifera indica
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 30-60 feet × 30-40 feet
ShrubMarlberry
Ardisia escallonioides
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-15 feet × 6-10 feet
Zone 9a Hardy Questions
Are zone 9a hardy good for St. Augustine gardens?+
Zone 9a Hardy can work well in St. Augustine when matched to Zone 9b light, water, soil, and coastal exposure.
How should I choose zone 9a hardy?+
Choose zone 9a hardy by mature size, sun exposure, water needs, and whether the planting site gets salt wind or deer pressure.
Can Southern Horticulture help me pick zone 9a hardy?+
Yes. Bring photos of your space and our team can help match zone 9a hardy to your conditions and design goals.