Best Plants For Waltham, MA
A variety of plants are suitable for Waltham'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 Waltham, MA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Waltham
- 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 Waltham
- 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 Waltham
- Aster
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Black Eyed Susan
- Coneflower
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hosta
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Peony
- Phlox
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Tulip
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Waltham
- 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 Waltham, MA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Waltham?+
Some of the best vegetables for Waltham, MA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Waltham's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Waltham?+
Some of the best fruits for Waltham, MA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Waltham's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Waltham?+
Some of the best flowers for Waltham, MA include aster, azalea and begonia. Other recommended flowers include Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower and Daffodil based on Waltham's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Waltham?+
Some of the best trees for Waltham, MA 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 Waltham's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Waltham?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Waltham, MA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of MA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Waltham hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Massachusetts.
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Best Time to Plant in Waltham
Check the growing calendar for Waltham at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Waltham's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Longitude: -71.2423
Latitude: 42.3889
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0
The USDA growing zone is 6b in Waltham, MA. 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 Waltham is -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Waltham.
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