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Best Plants For Big Stone Gap East, VA

A variety of plants are suitable for Big Stone Gap East'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 Big Stone Gap East, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Big Stone Gap East include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums for the best results.

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Trees for Big Stone Gap East

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree
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Fruits for Big Stone Gap East

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Big Stone Gap East

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for Big Stone Gap East

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • 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 Big Stone Gap East, VA climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Big Stone Gap East?+

Some of the best vegetables for Big Stone Gap East, VA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Big Stone Gap East's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Big Stone Gap East?+

Some of the best fruits for Big Stone Gap East, VA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Big Stone Gap East's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Big Stone Gap East?+

Some of the best flowers for Big Stone Gap East, VA include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Big Stone Gap East's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Big Stone Gap East?+

Some of the best trees for Big Stone Gap East, VA include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Big Stone Gap East's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Big Stone Gap East?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Big Stone Gap East, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of VA Hardiness Zones

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plants by zone map for Big Stone Gap East, VA
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Choosing plants based on the Big Stone Gap East 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 Big Stone Gap East

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Big Stone Gap East's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -82.7444

Latitude: 36.8785

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Big Stone Gap East, 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 Big Stone Gap East is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Big Stone Gap East.

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Map of Big Stone Gap East

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 36.8785, Lon -82.7444
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