Fruit TreeMeyer Lemon
Citrus meyeri
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 4-8 feet
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
Fruit TreeShrubOakleaf Holly
Ilex
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 14-20 feet × 8-12 feet
ShrubOakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 3-6 feet
GrassPalm Grass
Setaria palmifolia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-5 feet
ShrubPaperbush
Edgeworthia chrysantha
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-6 feet
TreeParsley Hawthorn
Crataegus marshallii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 15-20 feet
PalmPaurotis Palm
Acoelorraphe wrightii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 20-30 feet × 15-20 feet
Fruit TreePawpaw
Asimina triloba
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 15-20 feet
ShrubPiedmont Azalea
Rhododendron canescens
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-12 feet × 6-10 feet
AnnualProven Winners Combo
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubQuailberry
Crossopetalum ilicifolium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 foot (typically 6-12 inches) × 1-3 feet
PerennialRed Yucca
Hesperaloe parviflora
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 4-6 feet
TreeRedbud
Cercis canadensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade (afternoon shade recommended in NE FL)
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-30 feet × 20-25 feet
TreeRobin Holly
Ilex attenuata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-20 feet × 8-12 feet
ShrubRoselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-7 feet × 3-4 feet
PerennialRussian Sage
Salvia yangii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 3-4 feet
ShrubSaltbush
Baccharis halimifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 5-12 feet × 4-8 feet
PerennialScarlet Rosemallow
Hibiscus coccineus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-4 feet
PerennialSea Oxeye Daisy
Borrichia frutescens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
GrassSeashore Dropseed
Sporobolus virginicus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 2-3 feet
TreeServiceberry
Amelanchier arborea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
HerbShallots
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
PerennialSiam Tulip
Curcuma alismatifolia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
VineSicklethorn Asparagus Fern
Asparagus falcatus
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 3-6 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.