Best Plants For Locust, NC
A variety of plants are suitable for Locust's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8a, with average annual lows of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Locust, NC based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Locust
- American Beech
- American Holly
- American Sycamore
- Bald Cypress
- Black Cherry
- Chinese Elm
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Live Oak
- Loblolly Pine
- London Plane Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweetbay Magnolia
- Tulip Poplar
- White Oak
Fruits for Locust
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherry
- Currants
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Mulberry
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Strawberry
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Flowers for Locust
- Azalea
- Black-eyed Susan
- Butterfly weed
- Chrysanthemum
- Coneflower
- Daylily
- Four o'clock
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Impatiens
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansy
- Peony
- Phlox
- Snapdragons
- Sunflower
- Turf Lily
- Virginia Bluebell.
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Locust
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Peppers
- Radishes
- Red Cabbage
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- 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 Locust, NC climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Locust?+
Some of the best vegetables for Locust, NC include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Locust's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Locust?+
Some of the best fruits for Locust, NC include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Locust's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Locust?+
Some of the best flowers for Locust, NC include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Locust's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Locust?+
Some of the best trees for Locust, NC include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Locust's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Locust?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Locust, NC. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of NC Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Locust 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 Locust
Check the growing calendar for Locust at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Locust's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Longitude: -80.4369
Latitude: 35.2688
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15
The USDA growing zone is 8a in Locust, 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 Locust is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Locust.
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