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Best Plants For Custer, MT

A variety of plants are suitable for Custer's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4b, with average annual lows of -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Custer, MT based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

For flower beds, go with choices like aster (aster), black eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

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Trees for Custer

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  • American BasswoodTree
  • American BeechTree
  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black SpruceTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Eastern HemlockTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • TamarackTree
  • White SpruceTree
  • Yellow BirchTree
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Fruits for Custer

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CrabapplesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • KiwifruitsFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon Berries.Fruit
  • Sour CherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Custer

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  • Aster (Aster)Flower
  • Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)Flower
  • Campanula (Campanula)Flower
  • Columbine (Aquilegia)Flower
  • Coral Bells (Heuchera)Flower
  • Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).Flower
  • Daylily (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)Flower
  • Goldenrod (Solidago)Flower
  • Hosta (Hosta)Flower
  • Hydrangea (Hydrangea)Flower
  • Lupine (Lupinus)Flower
  • Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)Flower
  • Peony (Paeonia)Flower
  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)Flower
  • Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)Flower
  • Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)Flower
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Flower
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Vegetables for Custer

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • ParsnipsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • RutabagasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss chardVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • Winter squash.Vegetable

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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 Custer, MT climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Custer?+

Some of the best vegetables for Custer, MT include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Custer's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Custer?+

Some of the best fruits for Custer, MT include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Crabapples based on Custer's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Custer?+

Some of the best flowers for Custer, MT include aster (aster), black eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Campanula (Campanula), Columbine (Aquilegia) and Coral Bells (Heuchera) based on Custer's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Custer?+

Some of the best trees for Custer, MT include american basswood, american beech and american elm. Other recommended trees include Balsam Fir, Black Cherry and Black Spruce based on Custer's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Custer?+

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

Map of MT Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”MT ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Custer, MT
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Custer hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Montana.

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Best Time to Plant in Custer

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

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Custer's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -107.5554

Latitude: 46.1292

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20

The USDA growing zone is 4b in Custer, MT. 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 Custer is -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Custer.

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

Map of Custer

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 46.1292, Lon -107.5554
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