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Best Plants For Swan Quarter, NC

A variety of plants are suitable for Swan Quarter's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Swan Quarter, NC based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Swan Quarter include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, begonia and camellia for the best results.

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Trees for Swan Quarter

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  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Catalpa TreeTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • European BeechTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Pear TreeTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Saucer MagnoliaTree
  • Southern Live OakTree
  • Southern Red OakTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • Sweet Bay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White AshTree
  • Witch HazelTree
  • Yoshino CherryTree
  • Yulan MagnoliaTree

Fruits for Swan Quarter

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberryFruit
  • BlueberryFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LimeFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OliveFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Swan Quarter

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ClematisFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaphneFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LilacFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • ViburnumFlower
  • WisteriaFlower

Vegetables for Swan Quarter

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • 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 Swan Quarter, NC climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Swan Quarter?+

Some of the best vegetables for Swan Quarter, NC include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Swan Quarter's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Swan Quarter?+

Some of the best fruits for Swan Quarter, NC include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Fig based on Swan Quarter's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Swan Quarter?+

Some of the best flowers for Swan Quarter, NC include azalea, begonia and camellia. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Coneflower based on Swan Quarter's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Swan Quarter?+

Some of the best trees for Swan Quarter, NC include american holly, american sycamore and bald cypress. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree and Eastern Redbud based on Swan Quarter's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Swan Quarter?+

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

Map of NC Hardiness Zones

— Plate —NC · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Swan Quarter, NC
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Swan Quarter hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of North Carolina.

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Best Time to Plant in Swan Quarter

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

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Swan Quarter's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -76.325

Latitude: 35.4109

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

The USDA growing zone is 8b in Swan Quarter, NC. 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 Swan Quarter is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Swan Quarter.

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Map of Swan Quarter

— Map —Lat 35.4109, Lon -76.325
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