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What Plants Grow Well In 21643?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7b in the 21643 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 21643's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Hurlock's plant hardiness zone.

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 21643 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 21643

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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
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Fruits for 21643

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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 21643

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • BegoniasFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • CrocusesFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HyacinthsFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • LiliesFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • TulipsFlower
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Vegetables for 21643

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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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best plants to grow in 21643

Planting Advice for 21643

Have questions about planting in 21643's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 21643?+

Zip code 21643 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 5 to 10ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 21643?+

21643 is in zone 7b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 7b mean for 21643?+

Use zone 7b when selecting plants for 21643. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 21643's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 21643?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 21643, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Hurlock's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 21643's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Hurlock that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 21643?+

Recommended vegetables for 21643 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.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 21643?+

The best fruits for 21643 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwi, Mulberries, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Quince, Raspberries, Strawberries and Walnuts.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 21643?+

For 21643 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.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 21643?+

Trees for 21643'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).

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 21643?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 21643. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Hurlock

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

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