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Best Plants For Bucks Lake, CA

A variety of plants are suitable for Bucks Lake'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 Bucks Lake, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Bucks Lake 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.

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Trees for Bucks Lake

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Chinese ElmTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Loblolly PineTree
  • London Plane TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweetbay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White OakTree
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Fruits for Bucks Lake

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for Bucks Lake

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Butterfly weedFlower
  • ChrysanthemumFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • Four o'clockFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • SnapdragonsFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Turf LilyFlower
  • Virginia Bluebell.Flower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for Bucks Lake

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red CabbageVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • 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 Bucks Lake, CA climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Bucks Lake?+

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

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Bucks Lake?+

Some of the best fruits for Bucks Lake, CA include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Bucks Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Bucks Lake?+

Some of the best flowers for Bucks Lake, CA include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Bucks Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Bucks Lake?+

Some of the best trees for Bucks Lake, CA include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Bucks Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Bucks Lake?+

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

Map of CA Hardiness Zones

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

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Best Time to Plant in Bucks Lake

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Bucks Lake's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -121.1941

Latitude: 39.8797

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Bucks Lake, CA. 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 Bucks Lake is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Bucks Lake.

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Map of Bucks Lake

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