Best Plants For Stony Brook, NY
A variety of plants are suitable for Stony Brook'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 Stony Brook, NY based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Stony Brook
- American Holly (Ilex opaca)
- American White Elm (Ulmus americana)
- Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
- Black Willow (Salix nigra)
- Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)
- Dogwood (Cornus florida)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- River Birch (Betula nigra)
- Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
- Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
- Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
Fruits for Stony Brook
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Walnuts
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Flowers for Stony Brook
- Azaleas
- Begonias
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Crocuses
- Daffodils
- Dahlia
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hyacinths
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Lavender
- Lilies
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Periwinkle
- Petunias
- Roses
- Tulips
Vegetables for Stony Brook
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- 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 Stony Brook, NY climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Stony Brook?+
Some of the best vegetables for Stony Brook, NY include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Stony Brook's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Stony Brook?+
Some of the best fruits for Stony Brook, NY include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Stony Brook's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Stony Brook?+
Some of the best flowers for Stony Brook, NY include azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Crocuses and Daffodils based on Stony Brook's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Stony Brook?+
Some of the best trees for Stony Brook, NY 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 Stony Brook's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Stony Brook?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Stony Brook, NY. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of NY Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Stony Brook hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of New York.
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Best Time to Plant in Stony Brook
Check the growing calendar for Stony Brook at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Stony Brook's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7b
Longitude: -73.1278
Latitude: 40.9061
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10
The USDA growing zone is 7b in Stony Brook, NY. 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 Stony Brook is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Stony Brook.
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Map of Stony Brook
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