Plants for Zone 8

Yes they do! All plants shipped from our family nursery come with a complimentary 30-day guarantee to give our gardeners peace of mind when buying plants online. No matter where you are in zone 8, if you plants arrive dead, damaged, or fail to thrive within 30 days after arrival we'll replace your plant.

The best time to start planting in zone 8 is in early spring after your regions last frost date. This is the safest time to get new and vulnerable plants into the ground and gives them plenty of time to establish before summer roles around!

Because summers can be quite hot in zone 8, choosing a drought tolerant shrub or tree is vital for the longevity of your landscape. Most of our plants are quite tolerant to heat and drought once established, but for exceptional drought tolerance you should look into these plants:

• Longleaf Pine Trees
• Windmill Palm Trees
• The Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Zone 8 offers a wide variety of options for gardeners, including flowering trees, fruit trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, and perennials. Some popular choices from our Zone 8 collection include Star Jasmine, Chicago Hardy Fig, Fuyu Persimmon, Little Gem Magnolia, Thuja Green Giant, and Rabbiteye Blueberries.

Zone 8 extends across a large portion of the United States, including areas as far north as parts of the Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England, depending on the specific location. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the country into zones based on average annual extreme minimum winter temperatures. Zone 8 has average annual extreme minimum temperatures between 10°F and 20°F. Because Zone 8 covers such a large geographic area, local conditions can vary, so it's important to check your specific USDA growing zone before choosing plants.