Best Plants For Elmore, AL

plants by zone map for Elmore, AL

A variety of plants are suitable for Elmore's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Elmore, AL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Elmore include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, begonia and camellia for the best results.

Trees for Elmore

American Holly
American Sycamore
Bald Cypress
Black Walnut
Catalpa Tree
Eastern Redbud
European Beech
Japanese Maple
Pear Tree
River Birch
Saucer Magnolia
Southern Live Oak
Southern Red Oak
Sugar Maple
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Tulip Poplar
White Ash
Witch Hazel
Yoshino Cherry
Yulan Magnolia

Fruits for Elmore

Apple
Apricot
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Fig
Grape
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mulberry
Olive
Orange
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Strawberries

Flowers for Elmore

Azalea
Begonia
Camellia
Chrysanthemums
Clematis
Coneflower
Cosmos
Dahlia
Daphne
Daylily
Gardenia
Geranium
Hydrangea
Iris
Lilac
Marigold
Peony
Roses
Viburnum
Wisteria

Vegetables for Elmore

Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Onions
Radish
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Elmore, AL climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Elmore, AL include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Elmore's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of AL Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Elmore ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alabama.

Best Time to Plant in Elmore

Check the growing calendar for Elmore at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Elmore's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

Zip Codes: 36022, 36025

Longitude: -86.3425

Latitude: 32.5552

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

The USDA growing zone is 8b in Elmore, AL. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Elmore is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Elmore, AL.

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