Best Plants For Big Spring, MD
A variety of plants are suitable for Big Spring'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 Big Spring, MD based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Big Spring
- 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 Big Spring
- 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 Big Spring
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Big Spring
- 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 Big Spring, MD climate.
โ 01What vegetables grow well in Big Spring?+
Some of the best vegetables for Big Spring, MD include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Big Spring's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 02What fruits grow well in Big Spring?+
Some of the best fruits for Big Spring, MD include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Big Spring's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 03What flowers grow well in Big Spring?+
Some of the best flowers for Big Spring, MD include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Big Spring's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 04What trees grow well in Big Spring?+
Some of the best trees for Big Spring, MD include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Big Spring's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 05What shrubs grow well in Big Spring?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Big Spring, MD. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of MD Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Big Spring hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Maryland.
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Best Time to Plant in Big Spring
Check the growing calendar for Big Spring at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Big Spring's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -77.9396
Latitude: 39.6257
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in Big Spring, MD. 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 Big Spring is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Big Spring.
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