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What Plants Grow Well In 28174?

The USDA hardiness zone is 8a in the 28174 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 28174's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 28174 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 28174

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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 28174

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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 28174

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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 28174

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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 28174

Planting Advice for 28174

Have questions about planting in 28174's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 28174?+

Zip code 28174 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 28174?+

28174 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 28174?+

Use zone 8a when selecting plants for 28174. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 28174's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 28174?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 28174, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Wingate's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 28174's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Wingate that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 28174?+

Recommended vegetables for 28174 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 28174?+

The best fruits for 28174 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 28174?+

For 28174 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 28174?+

Trees for 28174'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 28174?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 28174. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Wingate

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

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