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Best Plants For Lake Monticello, VA

A variety of plants are suitable for Lake Monticello'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 Lake Monticello, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello

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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 Lake Monticello

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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 Lake Monticello

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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 Lake Monticello

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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 Lake Monticello, VA climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Lake Monticello?+

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

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Lake Monticello?+

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

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Lake Monticello?+

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

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Lake Monticello?+

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

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Lake Monticello?+

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

Map of VA Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”VA ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Lake Monticello, VA
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello

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

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Lake Monticello's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -78.3295

Latitude: 37.921

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

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

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Map of Lake Monticello

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 37.921, Lon -78.3295
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