Buchanan's Native Plants
0.2 miGarden center offering native and tropical plants, plus fountains, and other supplies.
IndependentZone 9b
IndependentPlant nurseryUSDA zone 9b
Zone 9 Tropicals
4.9(95)
About Zone 9 Tropicals
“Tropical, rare, and exotic plants are available at this home-based nursery operated by a friendly owner.”
Zone 9 Tropicals is an independent combined garden center and plant nursery serving Houston from its location on Arlington St. Shoppers rate it 4.9 stars across 95 Google reviews. The store offers onsite services. Because Houston sits in USDA zone 9b (winter lows of 25 to 30°F), local stock here tends to be adapted to the region's conditions, worth asking the staff what's planted well for other customers lately.
Services & amenities
Service options
✓ Onsite services
Payments
✓ Credit cards✓ Debit cards
From the business
✓ Small business
Rating breakdown
Based on 95 Google reviews
5 ★
95%
4 ★
2%
3 ★
2%
2 ★
1%
1 ★
0%
Frequently asked questions
›Where is Zone 9 Tropicals located?
Zone 9 Tropicals is located at 1015 Arlington St, Houston, TX 77008. The closest alternative garden center is Buchanan's Native Plants, about 0.2 miles away.
›Is Zone 9 Tropicals open on Sunday?
Yes, Zone 9 Tropicals is open 9AM-2PM on Sundays. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm by phone before a special trip.
›What plants grow well near Zone 9 Tropicals?
Houston is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, with winter lows of 25 to 30°F. Frost is rare and fleeting. Gardens produce nearly year-round; the real challenges are summer heat, salt-laden coastal wind, and hurricane-season downpours.
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