The 2 planting zones in Ocala, Florida are USDA Hardiness Zone 9a and Zone 9b, according to the 2023 USDA update. The 2 planting zones in Ocala are listed below.
- Zone 9a: Zone 9a has minimum temperatures of 20°F to 25°F (-6.7°C to -3.9°C) and covers much of Ocala and includes neighborhoods like Fore Ranch, Golden Ocala, and On Top of the World.
- Zone 9b: Zone 9b has minimum temperatures of 25°F to 30°F (-3.9°C to -1.1°C) and includes areas like Silver Springs, Marion Oaks, and Palm Cay.
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Ocala Growing Zones
The two planting zones in Ocala, Florida are USDA Hardiness Zone 9a and Zone 9b.
Zone 9a
Zone 9a experiences minimum temperatures of 20°F to 25°F (-6.7°C to -3.9°C) and includes neighborhoods like Fore Ranch and Golden Ocala.
It supports heat-loving vegetables like Corn, Tomatoes (Red Beefsteak, Jubilee), and Okra, along with drought-resistant ornamental plants like Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), Adam’s Needle Yucca (Yucca filamentosa), and Spanish Bayonet (Yucca aloifolia).
Cold-hardy plants as Peonies and Begonias thrive here, alongwith native flowering shrubs like Beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana) and Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). Edible herbs Chives and Rosemary grow well in this zone.
Zone 9b
zone 9b with milder winters (25°F to 30°F/-3.9°C to -1.1°C), covers areas like Silver Springs and Marion Oaks. It accommodates semi-tropical plants Pineapple, Guava (Feijoa) and Moundlily Yucca (Yucca gloriosa), and drought-tolerant options include Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica), Scarlet Salvia (Salvia coccinea), and Seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera). Fruit-bearing plants like Blueberry and citrus trees also flourish here, alongside herbs as Lemongrass and Holy Basil.