Skip to content
USDA zone 10a

Shade, Privacy and Flowering Trees near Fontana, CA, 92336

Shop large, nursery-grown shade, privacy, flowering and fruit trees, delivered by freight in Fontana. Every tree is matched to your hardiness zone and backed by our 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

See what thrives at your address

Enter your ZIP and we'll match trees to your exact growing zone.

Typical winter lows in Fontana run about 30 to 35 F.

1-Year Guarantee

Thrive Guarantee promise

Freight Delivery

$149 flat per order

Nursery-Grown

Shipped at landscape size

Zone-Matched

Only what thrives near you

Matched to Fontana's zone

Featured trees for Fontana

6 landscape-grade picks covering shade, privacy, color and fruit, all hardy in zone 10a. Prices and stock shown live.

Shop by category

Browse everything that thrives in Fontana

Every category below is stocked with trees rated for zone 10a. Tap a bestseller or view the full range.

Choosing trees by goal

Shade and canopy. Fast-growing shade trees like Mexican Sycamore. Some drop leaves in winter; plan for seasonal cleanup.

Privacy and screening. Evergreen trees like Mondell Pine. Need enough space from fences to avoid crowding.

Flowering and curb appeal. Ornamental trees like Desert Willow. Flowers attract bees and butterflies; good for pollinators.

Grow your own fruit. Cold-hardy fruit trees like Chicago Hardy Fig. Fruit takes time to mature; some trees need a pollinator.

Small spaces and accents. Compact palms like Sago Palm. Sago Palm is toxic if eaten; keep away from pets and kids.

Local fit, from data

Growing conditions in Fontana 92336

USDA zone

10a

Typical winter lows

about 30 to 35 F

County

San Bernardino County

State

California

Trees delivered to Fontana, CA 92336 by freight from Arbor Buddy. You get large, nursery-grown trees matched to your USDA hardiness zone 10a. Homeowners and contractors shop shade, privacy, flowering, and fruiting trees shipped directly to your yard.

Fontana sits in San Bernardino County where the climate suits heat-loving trees. Arbor Buddy pairs every order with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee so you plant with confidence.

Shop Trees by Category in Fontana

  • Shade Trees: Cool your yard fast with fast-growing canopy trees built for zone 10's sun.
  • Evergreen & Privacy: Screen neighbors year-round with tough conifers that handle dry heat.
  • Palms & Tropicals: Bring a lush accent to your garden with drought-tolerant palms for warm zones.
  • Fruit Trees: Enjoy homegrown fruit from trees that thrive without harsh winter cold.

Trees for Zone 10 in Fontana

Fontana falls in USDA hardiness zone 10a, with typical winter lows around 30 to 35 degrees F. That mild cold means you can grow a broad range of trees that would struggle in colder zones. You can plant subtropicals like citrus and palms, plus heat-loving shade trees that thrive in long, dry summers.

The area gets little summer rain, so trees adapted to drought or low water do best. Palms and tropicals, flowering ornamentals, and evergreens that tolerate dry heat all fit the local climate. Trees for zone 10 in Fontana should handle the combination of mild winters and hot, arid summers.

In practice, the cooler months from late fall through early spring are ideal for planting. That timing gives trees a chance to root before the summer heat sets in.

Order With the First Year Covered

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 92336 of Fontana, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Browse the trees suited to your area and order online.

How Fontana Compares to Other Areas

ZIP 74872 in Stratford, Oklahoma (OK) sits in zone 7b with winter lows of 5 to 10 F. That climate rules out many palms and subtropicals that Fontana grows easily. Japanese maples, for instance, need protection from cold that Fontana rarely sees. In practice, buyers here lean toward cold-hardy shade trees like oaks or maples rather than tropicals.

ZIP 45317 in Conover, Ohio (OH) is zone 6a with winter lows dropping to -10 to -5 F. Palms and tropicals cannot survive outdoors there at all. For your cart, that means Fontana opens up choices like Mediterranean Fan Palm and Sago Palm that would die in an Ohio winter. You get a wider palette of evergreen and tropical options.

ZIP 97239 in Portland, Oregon (OR) is zone 8b with winter lows of 15 to 20 F. Citrus and some fruits struggle in Portland's cool, wet winters, but they do well in Fontana's dry heat. That gap changes the local shortlist to include fruit trees like Chicago Hardy Fig and other heat-loving species. Portland buyers look for shade and moisture-tolerant trees, while Fontana buyers focus on drought tolerance and heat resistance.

The takeaway: Fontana's mild zone 10a lets you grow trees that would fail in colder or wetter climates, so your cart should lean toward heat-loving, drought-tolerant choices.

Freight delivery and the Thrive Guarantee

Arbor Buddy ships trees to your address in ZIP 92336 and throughout Fontana. If you live in a neighboring ZIP like 92331, 92334, 92335, or 92337, delivery covers those areas too. Trees arrive on a freight truck, nursery-grown at a usable landscape size, and matched to your hardiness zone before shipping. The 1-Year Thrive Guarantee covers your tree for its first year. If it does not survive, you get a free replacement.

Shipping to zone 10 happens across the cool months, timed to your local planting season. That means your tree arrives when conditions are right for planting.

Before delivery day, check:

  • Someone is home to receive the tree and inspect it.
  • The freight truck can reach your street with room to stop or turn around.
  • You have decided where you want the tree dropped.
  • Watch out for long or narrow driveways, soft ground, or low branches and wires that could block the truck.
1

Enter your ZIP, shop only what thrives in your zone.

2

Freight delivery to your address: $149 flat per order, shown at checkout.

3

Plant it, watch it thrive, covered for one year.

Nearby areas we deliver to

Freight service reaches most California addresses. Browse your area:

More Fontana ZIP codes

Not sure which tree fits your yard?

Take the 60-second Plant Finder, or message a tree specialist and we'll shortlist zone-safe picks for your address.

Good to know · Growing guide

Buying trees in Fontana 92336: what locals should know

Ordering a large tree online is not like ordering a lamp. Here is what is worth knowing before you buy, from reading your hardiness zone to what actually shows up on the truck.

How to read your hardiness zone

Fontana 92336 sits in USDA zone 10a. Your zone describes the coldest winter a tree can reliably survive. In a near-tropical zone almost nothing is too tender, so the filter works in reverse: it flags trees that need winter chill they will never get here.

Typical winter lows here run about 30 to 35 F. Half-zones matter at the edges: two steps on the map are about five winter degrees, which is enough to decide whether a borderline pick belongs in your cart.

What freight delivery actually means

Your tree arrives large, nursery-grown and at a usable landscape size, secured to a pallet and delivered curbside or as close as the truck can safely get. Before delivery day, run through this quick checklist:

  • Someone can be home to receive the tree and look it over on arrival.
  • A freight truck can reach your street, with room to stop or turn around.
  • You know where you want it dropped: curbside, or as close as the driver can safely get.
  • Access watch-outs are handled: narrow driveways, soft ground after rain, low branches or wires.

The guarantee, in plain terms

If a tree does not survive its first year, we replace it free, shipping included. The promise works because every tree ships zone-matched and nursery-grown, so it arrives set up to succeed in your climate rather than gambling against it.

Coverage runs a full year from delivery. If something goes wrong, contact the team and they arrange the replacement. No store-credit games, no fine-print maze.

More growing guides on the Arbor Buddy blog →

Frequently asked questions

When do trees ship to Fontana?+

Trees ship during the cool months matched to zone 10's planting season. In Fontana, that means late fall through early spring, so your tree arrives when you can plant it right away. The exact timing depends on weather and inventory.

What trees grow fastest in Fontana?+

Mexican Sycamore and Mondell Pine are two of the fastest growers for zone 10. Mexican Sycamore provides quick shade with silver-backed leaves, while Mondell Pine builds a privacy screen fast in dry heat. Both handle Fontana's climate well.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?+

It means if your tree dies within its first year, Arbor Buddy sends a free replacement. No questions asked. The guarantee covers any tree you buy, so you can plant with confidence.

Can I grow fruit or citrus trees in Fontana?+

Yes, many fruit trees thrive in zone 10. Chicago Hardy Fig is a top choice because it tolerates cold snaps and produces sweet fruit. Citrus like Meyer Lemon also grow well here, but protect young trees if temperatures drop below freezing.

Ready to plant your Fontana yard?

Shade, privacy, flowering and fruit trees matched to zone 10a, shipped large and covered by the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Browse trees for your zone