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Best Plants For Huntsville, AR

A variety of plants are suitable for Huntsville's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Huntsville, AR based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Huntsville include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums for the best results.

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Trees for Huntsville

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree
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Fruits for Huntsville

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Huntsville

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for Huntsville

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Huntsville, AR climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Huntsville?+

Some of the best vegetables for Huntsville, AR include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Huntsville's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Huntsville?+

Some of the best fruits for Huntsville, AR include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Huntsville's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Huntsville?+

Some of the best flowers for Huntsville, AR include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Huntsville's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Huntsville?+

Some of the best trees for Huntsville, AR include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Huntsville's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Huntsville?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Huntsville, AR. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of AR Hardiness Zones

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plants by zone map for Huntsville, AR
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Huntsville hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Arkansas.

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Best Time to Plant in Huntsville

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

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Huntsville's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -93.7363

Latitude: 36.0985

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Huntsville, AR. 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 Huntsville is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Huntsville.

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Map of Huntsville

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 36.0985, Lon -93.7363
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