CorseMachin | Zone 8 Conifer Trees - Growing Conifers In Zone 8 Gardens

What evergreens grow in Zone 8b?
What is the fastest growing tree for zone 8?
What trees do well in zone 8a?
Will blue spruce grow in Zone 8?
When can you plant trees in Zone 8?
What evergreens grow in Zone 9?
What trees grow well in Zone 9?
What can I plant in Zone 8 in October?
What is the lowest temp for Zone 8?
What is the difference between Zone 8 and Zone 9?
How cold does Zone 8 get?
Can magnolia trees grow in Zone 8?

What evergreens grow in Zone 8b?

Here are just a few zone 8 evergreen trees you might want to try:

Juniper. Several varieties of juniper will grow well in zone 8 and this is a pretty accent tree. ...
American holly. Holly is a great choice for fast growth and for many other reasons. ...
Cypress. ...
Evergreen magnolias. ...
Queen palm.

What is the fastest growing tree for zone 8?

Conifer privacy trees for zone 8

Instead of planting trees too close together, choose fast-growing trees like dawn redwood, Lombardy poplar, Leyland cypress, Murray cypress, or hybrid willows.

What trees do well in zone 8a?

Common Zone 8 Trees

Beech.
Birch.
Flowering Cherry.
Maple.
Oak.
Redbud.
Crape Myrtle.
Sassafras.

Will blue spruce grow in Zone 8?

Blue spruce grows very well here and in the areas that were 8a and may now be higher.

When can you plant trees in Zone 8?

Here's the short answer: Plant trees when they have enough time to establish roots before they're exposed to stressors like high heat, low temperatures, or not enough water. Nicholas Staddon of Monrovia, a plant seller, says late summer/early fall is the best time to plant in most parts of the U.S. -- zones 4 to 8.

What evergreens grow in Zone 9?

Pine – A very broad range of trees, pines tend to be evergreen and many are hardy in zone 9.
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Holly – An evergreen tree that is low maintenance and often keeps its attractive berries through winter, good zone 9 hollies include:

Nellie Stevens.
American.
Sky Pencil.
Oak Leaf.
Robin Red.
Dwarf Box-Leafed.
Columnar Japanese.

What trees grow well in Zone 9?

Our top choices for zone 9 fast growing shade trees are American sycamore, cleveland pear, ginkgo, lombardy poplar, shumard oak, silver maple, tulip poplar, and willow oak. Crape myrtle are also great options for fast growing trees that can provide shade.

What can I plant in Zone 8 in October?

The mild temperatures of zone 8 allow seeds to be planted early in the season and cool weather crops can tolerate light frosts, especially if you use a cold frame or other protective covering.
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All the cool season veggies are good choices, such as:

Broccoli.
Beets.
Carrots.
Cabbage.
Cauliflower.
Celery.
Onions.
Radishes.

What is the lowest temp for Zone 8?

Zone 8: The zone minimum average temperature is 10° to 20°F. Zone 8a: The zone minimum average temperature is 10° to 15°F.

What is the difference between Zone 8 and Zone 9?

As cited in the description of Zone 8, the biggest readily apparent difference between Zones 8 and 9 is that Zone 9, a thermal belt, is a safer climate for citrus than Zone 8, which contains cold-air basins.

How cold does Zone 8 get?

Definitions

Zone		To
8	a	15 °F (−9.4 °C)
8	b	20 °F (−6.7 °C)
9	a	25 °F (−3.9 °C)
9	b	30 °F (−1.1 °C)

Can magnolia trees grow in Zone 8?

Varieties shown will be available between now and next spring; check with your local garden center or shopmonrovia.com. Common Types of Magnolia: Star: Very cold hardy (USDA Zones 4-8) slow growing, broad spreading, small trees or large shrubs that bloom with abandon even when very young.