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Best Plants For Hamilton Square, NJ

A variety of plants are suitable for Hamilton Square's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Hamilton Square, NJ based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Hamilton Square include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

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

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Trees for Hamilton Square

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree

Fruits for Hamilton Square

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Hamilton Square

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Hamilton Square

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • 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 Hamilton Square, NJ climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Hamilton Square?+

Some of the best vegetables for Hamilton Square, NJ include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Hamilton Square's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Hamilton Square?+

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

№ 03What flowers grow well in Hamilton Square?+

Some of the best flowers for Hamilton Square, NJ include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Hamilton Square's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Hamilton Square?+

Some of the best trees for Hamilton Square, NJ include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Hamilton Square's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Hamilton Square?+

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

Map of NJ Hardiness Zones

— Plate —NJ · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Hamilton Square, NJ
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Hamilton Square hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of New Jersey.

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Best Time to Plant in Hamilton Square

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

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Hamilton Square's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -74.6526

Latitude: 40.2248

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Hamilton Square, NJ. 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 Hamilton Square is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Hamilton Square.

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

Map of Hamilton Square

— Map —Lat 40.2248, Lon -74.6526
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