Best Plants For Arlington Heights, IL
A variety of plants are suitable for Arlington Heights'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 Arlington Heights, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Arlington Heights
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Common Juniper
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Japanese Maple
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Pin Oak
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for Arlington Heights
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for Arlington Heights
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Arlington Heights
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- 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 Arlington Heights, IL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Arlington Heights?+
Some of the best vegetables for Arlington Heights, IL include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Arlington Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Arlington Heights?+
Some of the best fruits for Arlington Heights, IL include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Arlington Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Arlington Heights?+
Some of the best flowers for Arlington Heights, IL include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Arlington Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Arlington Heights?+
Some of the best trees for Arlington Heights, IL include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Arlington Heights's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Arlington Heights?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Arlington Heights, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IL Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Arlington Heights hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Illinois.
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Best Time to Plant in Arlington Heights
Check the growing calendar for Arlington Heights at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Arlington Heights's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -87.9826
Latitude: 42.0955
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Arlington Heights, IL. 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 Arlington Heights is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Arlington Heights.
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