Best Plants For Hickory, NC
A variety of plants are suitable for Hickory'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 Hickory, NC based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Hickory
- 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 Hickory
- 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 Hickory
- 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 Hickory
- 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 Hickory, NC climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Hickory?+
Some of the best vegetables for Hickory, NC include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Hickory's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Hickory?+
Some of the best fruits for Hickory, NC include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Hickory's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Hickory?+
Some of the best flowers for Hickory, NC include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Hickory's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Hickory?+
Some of the best trees for Hickory, NC include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Hickory's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Hickory?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Hickory, NC. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of NC Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Hickory 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 Hickory
Check the growing calendar for Hickory at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Hickory's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Longitude: -81.3223
Latitude: 35.741
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15
The USDA growing zone is 8a in Hickory, 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 Hickory is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Hickory.
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Map of Hickory
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