Best Plants For Black Earth, WI
A variety of plants are suitable for Black Earth's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5a, with average annual lows of -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Black Earth, WI based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Black Earth
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus americana)
- Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
- Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- River Birch (Betula nigra)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- White fir (Abies concolor)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)
Fruits for Black Earth
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord Grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Hardy Kiwi
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon Berry
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Black Earth
- Aster
- Azaleas
- Bee Balm
- Black-Eyed Susans
- Columbines
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Garden Phlox
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Marigolds
- Peonies
- Primrose
- Rhododendrons
- Rudbeckia
- Russian Sage
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
Vegetables for Black Earth
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Green beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Black Earth, WI climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Black Earth?+
Some of the best vegetables for Black Earth, WI include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Black Earth's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Black Earth?+
Some of the best fruits for Black Earth, WI include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord Grapes based on Black Earth's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Black Earth?+
Some of the best flowers for Black Earth, WI include aster, azaleas and bee balm. Other recommended flowers include Black-Eyed Susans, Columbines and Coneflowers based on Black Earth's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Black Earth?+
Some of the best trees for Black Earth, WI include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and black cherry (prunus serotina).. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) based on Black Earth's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Black Earth?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Black Earth, WI. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of WI Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Black Earth hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Wisconsin.
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Best Time to Plant in Black Earth
Check the growing calendar for Black Earth at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Black Earth's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
Longitude: -89.747
Latitude: 43.1344
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15
The USDA growing zone is 5a in Black Earth, WI. 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 Black Earth is -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Black Earth.
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