The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

In Lakeport you can figure out when it's a good idea to plant oleander by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Oleander

Frost tolerance for oleander:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Since oleander are not cold tolerant it's important to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant oleander in Lakeport is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant oleander and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your oleander may not have a chance to really do well. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your oleander indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Lakeport. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 20°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Lakeport is not always accurate the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Lakeport there is a last frost after February 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your oleander if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Lakeport

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 25°F.

Plants to Grow in Lakeport

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