Highland Park's mild winters and hot summers support year-round growing with heat management.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
8a-9a
Last Frost
Feb 1 - Apr 15
First Frost
Oct 15 - Dec 15
Town Area
1K acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Growing Season
What Grows in Highland Park
Plants suited to Texas's climate and zones 8a-9a.
Growing Challenges in Texas
Extreme heat (100F+ days) stresses many crops from June through September
Rainfall varies dramatically — 8 inches in west TX to 56 inches in east TX
Heavy black clay (Blackland Prairie) is difficult to work and drains poorly
Flash drought conditions can develop rapidly even in wet years
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Total Sites
4,586
Risk Level
High
Primary Concern
38 Superfund NPL sites
Sources Checked
Severity Distribution
Highest-Severity Sites
A AUTO CRUSHER SALVAGE FIRE
Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)
ADDISON MERCURY RESPONSE
Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)
ALFORD REFRIGERATION WAREHOUSE FIRE
Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)
AMERICAN FRESH PRODUCE WAREHOUSE FIRE
Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)
ANDREWS TRANSPORT
Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)
Know Before You Grow
- •Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
- •Raised beds with imported soil can reduce exposure risk near brownfield sites.
- •TRI facilities report chemical releases. Check wind direction — downwind parcels face higher airborne exposure.
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Your Specific Parcel Matters
Highland Park Average
- ●USDA Zones 8a-9a
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
YOUR Parcel
- ✓Your exact hardiness zone
- ✓Your SSURGO soil type & pH
- ✓Your sun exposure from LiDAR
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Key Growing Facts for Highland Park, Texas
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8a-9a (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Spring Frost: Feb 1 - Apr 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
- First Fall Frost: Oct 15 - Dec 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 1K acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
- FIPS Code: 4833824
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Highland Park, Texas?
Highland Park is in USDA hardiness zones 8a-9a, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones are based on average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991-2020 weather data.
What vegetables grow in Highland Park?
Highland Park's zones 8a-9a support a range of vegetables. Common options for Texas include Pecan, Tomato, Okra, Bluebonnet, Jalapeno. For site-specific recommendations scored against your parcel's soil, drainage, and sun data, use the Growable Ground report for your address.
What is the growing season in Highland Park?
The growing season in Highland Park follows Texas's frost window: last spring frost around Feb 1 - Apr 15 and first fall frost around Oct 15 - Dec 15, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020). Frost dates vary by elevation and microclimate.
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