zona 8 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map is defined as a wide swath of the middle South , admit Gainesville , Florida ; Mobile , Alabama and Houston , Texas . The zone reaches as far north as Tifton , Georgia and Dallas , Texas . This zona is take tropical and many tropic plants will boom in these area , though wintertime temperature can dip to 10 degree Fahrenheit . Summers are hot and often humid , and this area get ample rainfall . When looking for tropicals for Zone 8 , be indisputable to check for hoarfrost allowance .

Camellia

The Camellia ( Camellia ) is a staple in southerly landscapes for its glossy , green foliage and showy blooms , which resemble rose . Available as evergreen shrubs or small trees , there are more than 3,000 named Camellias . These plants originated in eastern and southeastern Asia , but thrive in the mild winters and lovesome summer of USDA Zone 8 .

camellia are best suited for dappled or partial shade , particularly in the southern part of Zone 8 . They require steady to moderate water , and well - draining , neutral to more or less acid soil . These plant life , which should be protect in icing , work well in containers .

Myrtle

Myrtle ( Myrtus communis ) is an evergreen shrub that can be kept pare as a hedge plant life or let to grow to its full height , which could be up to 15 feet . myrtle have shiny light-green leaf and develop a profusion of fragrant lily-white blossom in summer . myrtle also put up a little fall or winter colouration with eatable dark - colored berries . In Zone 8 , myrtles should be protected from red-hot summer sunlight and planted in partial shadowiness . In winter , myrtles will pall back from frost , but will renew in springtime . myrtle thrive with little water after establishment , and prefer electroneutral to slightly alkalic dirt .

Pineapple Guava

Pineapple guava ( Feijoa sellowiana ) is originally from South America and is recognized as one of the hardy sub - tropical fruits . An evergreen shrub or belittled tree diagram , the pineapple guava bush can grow to 25 feet and go well as a hedge or screenland . This flora produce a modest fruit ( 2 to 4 inches long ) that resemble a yellow cattley guava and has a creamy , mint - guava flavor .

Best accommodate for the northerly part of zone 8 , pineapple Psidium guajava thrives in climate with modest summertime and will not survive the heat and humidity possible in the southern part of the geographical zone . This plant is hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit . Pineapple Psidium littorale prefers full sun and regular water and should be implant in neutral to slightly acidulent soil .

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