What Plants Grow Well In 08224?
The USDA hardiness zone is 7a in the 08224 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 08224's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for New Gretna's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 08224 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 08224
- 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 08224
- 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 08224
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 08224
- 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

Planting Advice for 08224
Have questions about planting in 08224's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 08224?+
Zip code 08224 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 0 to 5ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 08224?+
08224 is in zone 7a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 7a mean for 08224?+
Use zone 7a when selecting plants for 08224. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 08224's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 08224?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 08224, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for New Gretna's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 08224's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for New Gretna.
โ 06Can I search for plants by town instead of postal code?+
Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for New Gretna that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 08224?+
Recommended vegetables for 08224 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 08224?+
The best fruits for 08224 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Mulberries, Nectarines, Pawpaw, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Raspberries and Strawberries.
โ 09Good flowers for 08224?+
For 08224 we recommend flowers like Azaleas, Butterfly Bush, Chrysanthemums, Coneflowers, Daffodils, Daylilies, Geraniums, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Iris, Lavender, Marigolds, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Roses, Salvia, Sunflowers, Tulips and Zinnia.
โ 10What trees grow well in 08224?+
Trees for 08224's temperatures include 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 and Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree).
โ 11Best shrubs for 08224?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 08224. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in New Gretna
Check the growing calendar for New Gretna at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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