Zip code 19902 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 5 to 10°F each year.

19902 is in zone 7b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 7b when selecting plants for 19902. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 19902's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 19902, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Dover Afb's climate for the best results.

For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Dover Afb.

Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Dover Afb that you might be interested in.

Recommended vegetables for 19902 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Bell Peppers, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

The best fruits for 19902 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwi, Mulberries, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Quince, Raspberries, Strawberries and Walnuts.

For 19902 we recommend flowers like Azaleas, Begonias, Chrysanthemums, Coneflowers, Crocuses, Daffodils, Dahlia, Daylilies, Geraniums, Hyacinths, Hydrangeas, Irises, Lavender, Lilies, Marigold, Pansies, Periwinkle, Petunias, Roses and Tulips.

Trees for 19902's temperatures include American Holly (Ilex opaca), American White Elm (Ulmus americana), Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum), Black Willow (Salix nigra), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina), Dogwood (Cornus florida), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus), Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), River Birch (Betula nigra), Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana), White Ash (Fraxinus americana) and White Oak (Quercus alba).

We're still building our shrubs database for 19902. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.