Best Plants For Somerville, MA
A variety of plants are suitable for Somerville'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 Somerville, MA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Somerville
- 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 Somerville
- 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 Somerville
- Aster
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Black Eyed Susan
- Coneflower
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hosta
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Peony
- Phlox
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Tulip
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Somerville
- 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 Somerville, MA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Somerville?+
Some of the best vegetables for Somerville, MA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Somerville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Somerville?+
Some of the best fruits for Somerville, MA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Somerville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Somerville?+
Some of the best flowers for Somerville, MA include aster, azalea and begonia. Other recommended flowers include Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower and Daffodil based on Somerville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Somerville?+
Some of the best trees for Somerville, 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 Somerville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Somerville?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Somerville, MA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of MA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Somerville 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 Somerville
Check the growing calendar for Somerville at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Somerville's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Longitude: -71.1014
Latitude: 42.3908
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0
The USDA growing zone is 6b in Somerville, 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 Somerville is -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Somerville.
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