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Best Plants For Orangeburg, SC

A variety of plants are suitable for Orangeburg's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Orangeburg, SC based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Orangeburg include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

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

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Trees for Orangeburg

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  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Catalpa TreeTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • European BeechTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Pear TreeTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Saucer MagnoliaTree
  • Southern Live OakTree
  • Southern Red OakTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • Sweet Bay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White AshTree
  • Witch HazelTree
  • Yoshino CherryTree
  • Yulan MagnoliaTree
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Fruits for Orangeburg

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberryFruit
  • BlueberryFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LimeFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OliveFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Orangeburg

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ClematisFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaphneFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LilacFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • ViburnumFlower
  • WisteriaFlower
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Vegetables for Orangeburg

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • 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 Orangeburg, SC climate.

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

Some of the best vegetables for Orangeburg, SC include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Orangeburg's USDA hardiness zone.

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

Some of the best fruits for Orangeburg, SC include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Fig based on Orangeburg's USDA hardiness zone.

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

Some of the best flowers for Orangeburg, SC include azalea, begonia and camellia. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Coneflower based on Orangeburg's USDA hardiness zone.

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

Some of the best trees for Orangeburg, SC include american holly, american sycamore and bald cypress. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree and Eastern Redbud based on Orangeburg's USDA hardiness zone.

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

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

Map of SC Hardiness Zones

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

Choosing plants based on the Orangeburg hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of South Carolina.

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Best Time to Plant in Orangeburg

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

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Orangeburg's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -80.8671

Latitude: 33.4928

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

The USDA growing zone is 8b in Orangeburg, SC. 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 Orangeburg is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Orangeburg.

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

Map of Orangeburg

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 33.4928, Lon -80.8671
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