Best Plants For Bristol, VA
A variety of plants are suitable for Bristol's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Bristol, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Bristol
- American Beech
- American Holly
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Dogwood
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Green Ash
- Honey Locust
- Northern Red Oak
- Pin Oak.
- Redbud
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- White Oak
- White Pine
- Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Fruits for Bristol
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwifruit
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Bristol
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Bristol
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- 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 Bristol, VA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Bristol?+
Some of the best vegetables for Bristol, VA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Bristol's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Bristol?+
Some of the best fruits for Bristol, VA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Bristol's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Bristol?+
Some of the best flowers for Bristol, VA include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Bristol's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Bristol?+
Some of the best trees for Bristol, VA include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Bristol's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Bristol?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Bristol, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of VA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Bristol hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Virginia.
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Best Time to Plant in Bristol
Check the growing calendar for Bristol at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Bristol's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -82.1604
Latitude: 36.6181
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in Bristol, VA. 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 Bristol is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Bristol.
Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Bristol, VA.
Map of Bristol
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