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What Plants Grow Well In 28166?

The USDA hardiness zone is 8a in the 28166 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 28166's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 28166 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 28166

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Chinese ElmTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Loblolly PineTree
  • London Plane TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweetbay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White OakTree
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Fruits for 28166

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for 28166

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Butterfly weedFlower
  • ChrysanthemumFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • Four o'clockFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • SnapdragonsFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Turf LilyFlower
  • Virginia Bluebell.Flower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 28166

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red CabbageVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 28166

Planting Advice for 28166

Have questions about planting in 28166's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 28166?+

Zip code 28166 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 28166?+

28166 is in zone 8a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 8a mean for 28166?+

Use zone 8a when selecting plants for 28166. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 28166's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 28166?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 28166, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Troutman's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 28166's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Troutman that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 28166?+

Recommended vegetables for 28166 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Peppers, Radishes, Red Cabbage, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 28166?+

The best fruits for 28166 include Apple, Apricot, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherry, Currants, Fig, Grape, Kiwi, Lemon, Mulberry, Orange, Peach, Pear, Persimmon, Plum, Pomegranate, Raspberries, Strawberries and Strawberry.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 28166?+

For 28166 we recommend flowers like Azalea, Black-eyed Susan, Butterfly weed, Chrysanthemum, Coneflower, Daylily, Four o'clock, Geranium, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Lavender, Marigold, Pansy, Peony, Phlox, Snapdragons, Sunflower, Turf Lily, Virginia Bluebell. and Zinnia.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 28166?+

Trees for 28166's temperatures include American Beech, American Holly, American Sycamore, Bald Cypress, Black Cherry, Chinese Elm, Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Eastern White Pine, Honey Locust, Live Oak, Loblolly Pine, London Plane Tree, Red Maple, River Birch, Silver Maple, Southern Magnolia, Sweetbay Magnolia, Tulip Poplar and White Oak.

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 28166?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 28166. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Troutman

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

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