East Lake-Orient Park, FL planting zone & frost dates
East Lake-Orient Park is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 9
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Nearby cities
- Temple Terrace zone 9b
- Palm River-Clair Mel zone 10a
- Mango zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- Tampa zone 10a
- Brandon zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- University zone 9b
- Thonotosassa zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- Riverview zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
Questions
What growing zone is East Lake-Orient Park, FL?
East Lake-Orient Park is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Tampa Intl Ap, FL (USW00012842), 16.0 km (9.9 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 28 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.