Best Plants For Bon Air, AL

plants by zone map for Bon Air, AL

A variety of plants are suitable for Bon Air's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8a, with average annual lows of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Bon Air, AL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Bon Air include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed for the best results.

Trees for Bon Air

American Beech
American Holly
American Sycamore
Bald Cypress
Black Cherry
Chinese Elm
Dogwood
Eastern Redbud
Eastern White Pine
Honey Locust
Live Oak
Loblolly Pine
London Plane Tree
Red Maple
River Birch
Silver Maple
Southern Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia
Tulip Poplar
White Oak

Fruits for Bon Air

Apple
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherry
Currants
Fig
Grape
Kiwi
Lemon
Mulberry
Orange
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberries
Strawberries
Strawberry

Flowers for Bon Air

Azalea
Black-eyed Susan
Butterfly weed
Chrysanthemum
Coneflower
Daylily
Four o'clock
Geranium
Hydrangea
Impatiens
Lavender
Marigold
Pansy
Peony
Phlox
Snapdragons
Sunflower
Turf Lily
Virginia Bluebell.
Zinnia

Vegetables for Bon Air

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Peppers
Radishes
Red Cabbage
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Corn
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 Bon Air, AL climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Bon Air, AL include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Bon Air's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of AL Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Bon Air

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

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Bon Air's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes: 35150, 35044, 35032

Longitude: -86.3319

Latitude: 33.2621

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Bon Air, 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 Bon Air is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Bon Air, AL.

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