Best Plants For Portage, UT
A variety of plants are suitable for Portage's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Portage, UT based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Portage
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Common Juniper
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Japanese Maple
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Pin Oak
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for Portage
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for Portage
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Portage
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Portage, UT climate.
โ 01What vegetables grow well in Portage?+
Some of the best vegetables for Portage, UT include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Portage's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 02What fruits grow well in Portage?+
Some of the best fruits for Portage, UT include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Portage's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 03What flowers grow well in Portage?+
Some of the best flowers for Portage, UT include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Portage's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 04What trees grow well in Portage?+
Some of the best trees for Portage, UT include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Portage's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 05What shrubs grow well in Portage?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Portage, UT. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of UT Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Portage hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Utah.
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Best Time to Plant in Portage
Check the growing calendar for Portage at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Portage's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -112.2405
Latitude: 41.9756
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Portage, UT. 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 Portage is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Portage.
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