Zone 8
Citrus, Avocado & Subtropical Plants for Zone 8 Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone 8 spans the Gulf Coast, Pacific Northwest, and parts of the Southwest — where winters are mild with lows around 10°F to 20°F. This collection features plants with a minimum Zone 8 hardiness rating, perfect for gardeners who want to grow citrus, avocados, and other warm-climate favorites outdoors year-round.
Citrus Trees
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Eureka Lemon Tree – Zones 8–11. The classic grocery store lemon — nearly everbearing, seedless, and highly productive. A must-have for any warm-climate garden.
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Lisbon Lemon Tree – Zones 8–11. Vigorous and cold-tolerant among lemons, with juicy, tart fruit and a long harvest window.
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Genoa Lemon Tree – Zones 8–11. A compact, prolific lemon with smooth skin and rich, aromatic juice — ideal for smaller spaces and containers.
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Owari Satsuma Tree – Zones 8–11. The easiest citrus to peel — sweet, seedless mandarins that ripen in fall, ahead of most other citrus varieties.
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Australian Finger Lime Tree – Zones 8–11. A gourmet citrus prized by chefs for its caviar-like pearls of tangy juice. Striking, unique, and conversation-worthy.
Avocado Trees
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Cold Hardy Avocado Tree – Zones 8–11. Tolerates temperatures down to 20°F — one of the most cold-tolerant avocado varieties available for home growers.
Not sure what zone you're in? Use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find your zone by zip code.