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Best Plants For Buffalo, NY

A variety of plants are suitable for Buffalo's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6b, with average annual lows of -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Buffalo, NY based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, azalea and begonia for the best results.

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Trees for Buffalo

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)Tree
  • Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)Tree
  • Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)Tree
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Fruits for Buffalo

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HazelnutsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Buffalo

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • Black Eyed SusanFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HostaFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for Buffalo

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • OnionVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red PeppersVegetable
  • Romaine LettuceVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • 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 Buffalo, NY climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Buffalo?+

Some of the best vegetables for Buffalo, NY include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Buffalo's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Buffalo?+

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

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Buffalo?+

Some of the best flowers for Buffalo, NY include aster, azalea and begonia. Other recommended flowers include Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower and Daffodil based on Buffalo's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Buffalo?+

Some of the best trees for Buffalo, NY include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american sycamore (platanus occidentalis) and black cherry (prunus serotina). Other recommended trees include Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) and Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) based on Buffalo's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Buffalo?+

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

Map of NY Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”NY ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Buffalo, NY
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Buffalo 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 Buffalo

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

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Buffalo's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6b

Longitude: -78.8487

Latitude: 42.9018

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

The USDA growing zone is 6b in Buffalo, 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 Buffalo is -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Buffalo.

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

Map of Buffalo

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 42.9018, Lon -78.8487
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