Best Plants For Grand Tower, IL
A variety of plants are suitable for Grand Tower's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Grand Tower, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Grand Tower
- American Beech
- American Holly
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Dogwood
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Green Ash
- Honey Locust
- Northern Red Oak
- Pin Oak.
- Redbud
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- White Oak
- White Pine
- Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Fruits for Grand Tower
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwifruit
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Grand Tower
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Grand Tower
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Grand Tower, IL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Grand Tower?+
Some of the best vegetables for Grand Tower, IL include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Grand Tower's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Grand Tower?+
Some of the best fruits for Grand Tower, IL include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Grand Tower's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Grand Tower?+
Some of the best flowers for Grand Tower, IL include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Grand Tower's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Grand Tower?+
Some of the best trees for Grand Tower, IL include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Grand Tower's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Grand Tower?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Grand Tower, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IL Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower
Check the growing calendar for Grand Tower at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Grand Tower's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -89.5013
Latitude: 37.6343
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in Grand Tower, 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 Grand Tower is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Grand Tower.
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