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Best Plants For Hancocks Bridge, NJ

A variety of plants are suitable for Hancocks Bridge's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Hancocks Bridge, NJ based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

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

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Trees for Hancocks Bridge

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  • American Holly (Ilex opaca)Tree
  • American White Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)Tree
  • Black Willow (Salix nigra)Tree
  • Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)Tree
  • Dogwood (Cornus florida)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Tree
  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
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Fruits for Hancocks Bridge

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • WalnutsFruit

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Flowers for Hancocks Bridge

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • BegoniasFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • CrocusesFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HyacinthsFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • LiliesFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • TulipsFlower
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Vegetables for Hancocks Bridge

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • 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 Hancocks Bridge, NJ climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Hancocks Bridge?+

Some of the best vegetables for Hancocks Bridge, NJ include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Hancocks Bridge's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Hancocks Bridge?+

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

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Hancocks Bridge?+

Some of the best flowers for Hancocks Bridge, NJ include azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Crocuses and Daffodils based on Hancocks Bridge's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Hancocks Bridge?+

Some of the best trees for Hancocks Bridge, NJ include american holly (ilex opaca), american white elm (ulmus americana) and bald cypress (taxodium distichum). Other recommended trees include Black Willow (Salix nigra), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) and Dogwood (Cornus florida) based on Hancocks Bridge's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Hancocks Bridge?+

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

Map of NJ Hardiness Zones

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plants by zone map for Hancocks Bridge, NJ
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Choosing plants based on the Hancocks Bridge 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 Hancocks Bridge

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Hancocks Bridge's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7b

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Longitude: -75.4605

Latitude: 39.5051

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

The USDA growing zone is 7b in Hancocks Bridge, 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 Hancocks Bridge is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Hancocks Bridge.

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Map of Hancocks Bridge

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