Best Plants For Yakima, WA
A variety of plants are suitable for Yakima'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 Yakima, WA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Yakima
- American Beech
- American Holly
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Dogwood
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Green Ash
- Honey Locust
- Northern Red Oak
- Pin Oak.
- Redbud
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- White Oak
- White Pine
- Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Fruits for Yakima
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwifruit
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Yakima
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Yakima
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- 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 Yakima, WA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Yakima?+
Some of the best vegetables for Yakima, WA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Yakima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Yakima?+
Some of the best fruits for Yakima, WA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Yakima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Yakima?+
Some of the best flowers for Yakima, WA include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Yakima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Yakima?+
Some of the best trees for Yakima, WA include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Yakima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Yakima?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Yakima, WA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of WA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Yakima hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Washington.
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Best Time to Plant in Yakima
Check the growing calendar for Yakima at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Yakima's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -120.5496
Latitude: 46.5923
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in Yakima, WA. 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 Yakima is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Yakima.
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