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Best Plants For West Point, VA

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

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to West Point include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

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

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Trees for West Point

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  • American Holly (Ilex opaca)Tree
  • American White Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)Tree
  • Black Willow (Salix nigra)Tree
  • Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)Tree
  • Dogwood (Cornus florida)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Tree
  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree

Fruits for West Point

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • WalnutsFruit

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Flowers for West Point

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • BegoniasFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • CrocusesFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HyacinthsFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • LiliesFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • TulipsFlower

Vegetables for West Point

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • 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 West Point, VA climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in West Point?+

Some of the best vegetables for West Point, VA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on West Point's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in West Point?+

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

№ 03What flowers grow well in West Point?+

Some of the best flowers for West Point, VA include azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Crocuses and Daffodils based on West Point's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in West Point?+

Some of the best trees for West Point, 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 West Point's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in West Point?+

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

Map of VA Hardiness Zones

— Plate —VA · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for West Point, VA
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the West Point 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 West Point

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

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West Point's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -76.8017

Latitude: 37.5519

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

The USDA growing zone is 7b in West Point, 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 West Point is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for West Point.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within West Point, VA.

Map of West Point

— Map —Lat 37.5519, Lon -76.8017
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