Best Plants For Fort Lee, VA
A variety of plants are suitable for Fort Lee's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Fort Lee, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Fort Lee
- American Holly (Ilex opaca)
- American White Elm (Ulmus americana)
- Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
- Black Willow (Salix nigra)
- Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)
- Dogwood (Cornus florida)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- River Birch (Betula nigra)
- Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
- Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
- Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
Fruits for Fort Lee
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Walnuts
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Flowers for Fort Lee
- Azaleas
- Begonias
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Crocuses
- Daffodils
- Dahlia
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hyacinths
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Lavender
- Lilies
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Periwinkle
- Petunias
- Roses
- Tulips
Vegetables for Fort Lee
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- 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 Fort Lee, VA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Fort Lee?+
Some of the best vegetables for Fort Lee, VA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Fort Lee's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Fort Lee?+
Some of the best fruits for Fort Lee, VA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Fort Lee's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Fort Lee?+
Some of the best flowers for Fort Lee, VA include azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Crocuses and Daffodils based on Fort Lee's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Fort Lee?+
Some of the best trees for Fort Lee, VA include american holly (ilex opaca), american white elm (ulmus americana) and bald cypress (taxodium distichum). Other recommended trees include Black Willow (Salix nigra), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) and Dogwood (Cornus florida) based on Fort Lee's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Fort Lee?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Fort Lee, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of VA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee
Check the growing calendar for Fort Lee at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Fort Lee's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7b
Longitude: -77.3325
Latitude: 37.2357
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10
The USDA growing zone is 7b in Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Fort Lee.
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