Best Plants For Newport News, VA
A variety of plants are suitable for Newport News's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Newport News, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Newport News
- American Holly
- American Sycamore
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Catalpa Tree
- Eastern Redbud
- European Beech
- Japanese Maple
- Pear Tree
- River Birch
- Saucer Magnolia
- Southern Live Oak
- Southern Red Oak
- Sugar Maple
- Sweet Bay Magnolia
- Tulip Poplar
- White Ash
- Witch Hazel
- Yoshino Cherry
- Yulan Magnolia
Fruits for Newport News
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mulberry
- Olive
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Newport News
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Camellia
- Chrysanthemums
- Clematis
- Coneflower
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Daphne
- Daylily
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lilac
- Marigold
- Peony
- Roses
- Viburnum
- Wisteria
Vegetables for Newport News
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- 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 Newport News, VA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Newport News?+
Some of the best vegetables for Newport News, VA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Newport News's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Newport News?+
Some of the best fruits for Newport News, VA include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Fig based on Newport News's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Newport News?+
Some of the best flowers for Newport News, VA include azalea, begonia and camellia. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Coneflower based on Newport News's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Newport News?+
Some of the best trees for Newport News, VA include american holly, american sycamore and bald cypress. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree and Eastern Redbud based on Newport News's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Newport News?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Newport News, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of VA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Newport News 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 Newport News
Check the growing calendar for Newport News at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Newport News's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8b
Longitude: -76.5185
Latitude: 37.1051
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20
The USDA growing zone is 8b in Newport News, 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 Newport News is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Newport News.
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