Best Plants For University Heights, IA
A variety of plants are suitable for University Heights's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5b, with average annual lows of -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for University Heights, IA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for University Heights
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus Americana)
- American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Fruits for University Heights
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Hardy kiwi
- Honeyberries
- Mulberries.
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
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Flowers for University Heights
- Asters
- Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)
- Coneflowers (Echinacea)
- Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
- Forsythia
- Hardy Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lilacs (Syringa)
- Marigolds (Tagetes)
- Peonies (Paeonia)
- Petunias
- Rhododendrons
- Roses (Rosa)
- Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)
- Sunflowers (Helianthus)
- Tulips (Tulipa)
- Zinnias
Vegetables for University Heights
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Pumpkins
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- 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 University Heights, IA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in University Heights?+
Some of the best vegetables for University Heights, IA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on University Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in University Heights?+
Some of the best fruits for University Heights, IA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord grapes based on University Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in University Heights?+
Some of the best flowers for University Heights, IA include asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers (Echinacea), Daylilies (Hemerocallis) and Forsythia based on University Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in University Heights?+
Some of the best trees for University Heights, IA include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and american sycamore (platanus occidentalis). Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) based on University Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in University Heights?+
We're still building our shrubs database for University Heights, IA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the University Heights hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Iowa.
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Best Time to Plant in University Heights
Check the growing calendar for University Heights at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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University Heights's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -91.5589
Latitude: 41.6551
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10
The USDA growing zone is 5b in University Heights, IA. 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 University Heights is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for University Heights.
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