Best Plants For Waterbury, CT
A variety of plants are suitable for Waterbury's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6b, with average annual lows of -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Waterbury, CT based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Waterbury
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
- Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
- Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
- Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
- Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)
- Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)
- Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)
Fruits for Waterbury
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Hazelnuts
- Mulberries
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Waterbury
- Aster
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Black Eyed Susan
- Coneflower
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hosta
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Peony
- Phlox
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Tulip
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Waterbury
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Onion
- Peas
- Radishes
- Red Peppers
- Romaine Lettuce
- Spinach
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
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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 Waterbury, CT climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Waterbury?+
Some of the best vegetables for Waterbury, CT include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Waterbury's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Waterbury?+
Some of the best fruits for Waterbury, CT include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Waterbury's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Waterbury?+
Some of the best flowers for Waterbury, CT include aster, azalea and begonia. Other recommended flowers include Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower and Daffodil based on Waterbury's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Waterbury?+
Some of the best trees for Waterbury, CT include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american sycamore (platanus occidentalis) and black cherry (prunus serotina). Other recommended trees include Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) and Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) based on Waterbury's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Waterbury?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Waterbury, CT. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of CT Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Waterbury hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Connecticut.
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Best Time to Plant in Waterbury
Check the growing calendar for Waterbury at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Waterbury's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Longitude: -73.0361
Latitude: 41.5582
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0
The USDA growing zone is 6b in Waterbury, CT. 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 Waterbury is -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Waterbury.
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