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What Plants Grow Well In 26601?

The USDA hardiness zone is 6b in the 26601 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 26601's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 26601 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 26601

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)Tree
  • Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)Tree
  • Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)Tree
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Fruits for 26601

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HazelnutsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 26601

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • Black Eyed SusanFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HostaFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 26601

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • OnionVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red PeppersVegetable
  • Romaine LettuceVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 26601

Planting Advice for 26601

Have questions about planting in 26601's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 26601?+

Zip code 26601 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 26601?+

26601 is in zone 6b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 6b mean for 26601?+

Use zone 6b when selecting plants for 26601. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 26601's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 26601?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 26601, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Sutton's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 26601's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Sutton that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 26601?+

Recommended vegetables for 26601 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Onion, Peas, Radishes, Red Peppers, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 26601?+

The best fruits for 26601 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Grapes, Hazelnuts, Mulberries, Pawpaw, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Quince, Raspberries and Strawberries.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 26601?+

For 26601 we recommend flowers like Aster, Azalea, Begonia, Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daylily, Geranium, Hosta, Hydrangea, Iris, Lavender, Marigold, Peony, Phlox, Rose, Sunflower, Tulip and Zinnia.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 26601?+

Trees for 26601's temperatures include American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea), Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Sweet Birch (Betula lenta), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), White Pine (Pinus strobus) and Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava).

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 26601?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 26601. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Sutton

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

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