What Type of Soil Is in Beverly Hills, CA (90210)?
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| Soil Type | Sandy Loam |
|---|---|
| Soil Series | Ramona |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.2 (Near Neutral) |
| Drainage | Well Drained |
| Organic Matter | 1.8% (Low) |
| Water Holding Capacity | 0.16 in/in (High) |
| USDA Zone | Zone 10b (min 35°F) |
| Hydrologic Group | B |
What This Means for Your Garden
The dominant soil in Beverly Hills, CA is Sandy Loam soil. Sandy soils drain quickly and warm up fast in the spring, giving you an early start to the growing season. The tradeoff is that water and nutrients wash through easily, so you may need to water and fertilize more often. Adding compost builds up organic matter and helps the soil hold moisture.
The pH in your area ranges from 6.5 - 7.2, which is classified as Near Neutral. This near-neutral range is ideal for most garden plants, including tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, and the majority of common vegetables and flowers.
Your USDA hardiness zone is 10b, meaning winter lows can reach around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. This determines which perennials, trees, and shrubs will survive winter in your area. Check the plant recommendations below for varieties suited to both your soil and climate.
Best Plants for Your Soil & Zone
These plants thrive in Sandy Loam soil and USDA zone 10b.
Vegetables
Fruits
Flowers
Herbs
Trees
How to Improve Your Soil
Here are the top amendments recommended for Sandy Loam soil:
- Compost — Boosts moisture and nutrient retention
- Aged Manure — Adds slow-release nutrients and organic matter
- Leaf Mold — Excellent moisture retention additive
- Worm Castings — Concentrated nutrients and beneficial microbes
Test before you amend
Our data is drawn from USDA soil surveys, so it describes the dominant soil across an area — useful for planning, not precise enough for dosing lime or fertiliser. Before you buy amendments for Beverly Hills, CA, run a test on the bed you actually garden: pH and N-P-K vary from one end of a yard to the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of soil is in Beverly Hills, CA (90210)?
90210 has Sandy Loam soil based on USDA soil survey data. It is well drained with a pH range of 6.5 - 7.2.
What USDA hardiness zone is 90210?
Beverly Hills, CA (90210) is in USDA hardiness zone 10b, with minimum winter temperatures around 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
What grows well in Sandy Loam soil?
Sandy Loam soil works well for many common garden plants. Check the plant recommendations section above for vegetables, flowers, herbs, and trees that thrive in this soil type and zone 10b.
How do I improve Sandy Loam soil for gardening?
The best approach is to add organic matter such as compost, aged manure, or leaf mold. See our full amendment guide for Sandy Loam soil for step-by-step instructions.
Where does this soil data come from?
All soil data on MySoilType comes from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey, the most comprehensive source of soil information in the United States.