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Best Plants For Highlands Ranch, CO

A variety of plants are suitable for Highlands Ranch's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Highlands Ranch, CO based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Highlands Ranch include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

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Trees for Highlands Ranch

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  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Common JuniperTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Pin OakTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • Yellow BuckeyeTree

Fruits for Highlands Ranch

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • Sour cherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • Sweet cherriesFruit

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Flowers for Highlands Ranch

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  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Bleeding heartFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • Columbine.Flower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RhododendronFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Highlands Ranch

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  • BeansVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CornVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green OnionsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • 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 Highlands Ranch, CO climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Highlands Ranch?+

Some of the best vegetables for Highlands Ranch, CO include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Highlands Ranch's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Highlands Ranch?+

Some of the best fruits for Highlands Ranch, CO include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Highlands Ranch's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Highlands Ranch?+

Some of the best flowers for Highlands Ranch, CO include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Highlands Ranch's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Highlands Ranch?+

Some of the best trees for Highlands Ranch, CO include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Highlands Ranch's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Highlands Ranch?+

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

Map of CO Hardiness Zones

— Plate —CO · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Highlands Ranch, CO
Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

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Best Time to Plant in Highlands Ranch

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

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Highlands Ranch's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -104.9708

Latitude: 39.5419

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Highlands Ranch, CO. 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 Highlands Ranch is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Highlands Ranch.

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Map of Highlands Ranch

— Map —Lat 39.5419, Lon -104.9708
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