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Best Plants For Rock Point, MD

A variety of plants are suitable for Rock Point's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Rock Point, MD based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Rock Point include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums for the best results.

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Trees for Rock Point

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  • American Holly (Ilex opaca)Tree
  • American White Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)Tree
  • Black Willow (Salix nigra)Tree
  • Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)Tree
  • Dogwood (Cornus florida)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Tree
  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
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Fruits for Rock Point

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • WalnutsFruit

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Flowers for Rock Point

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • BegoniasFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • CrocusesFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HyacinthsFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • LiliesFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • TulipsFlower
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Vegetables for Rock Point

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Rock Point, MD climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Rock Point?+

Some of the best vegetables for Rock Point, MD include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Rock Point's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Rock Point?+

Some of the best fruits for Rock Point, MD include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Rock Point's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Rock Point?+

Some of the best flowers for Rock Point, MD include azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Crocuses and Daffodils based on Rock Point's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Rock Point?+

Some of the best trees for Rock Point, MD include american holly (ilex opaca), american white elm (ulmus americana) and bald cypress (taxodium distichum). Other recommended trees include Black Willow (Salix nigra), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) and Dogwood (Cornus florida) based on Rock Point's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Rock Point?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Rock Point, MD. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of MD Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”MD ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Rock Point, MD
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Rock Point 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 Rock Point

Check the growing calendar for Rock Point at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Rock Point's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -76.8428

Latitude: 38.2754

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

The USDA growing zone is 7b in Rock Point, 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 Rock Point is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Rock Point.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Rock Point, MD.

Map of Rock Point

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 38.2754, Lon -76.8428
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