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What Plants Grow Well In 28439?

The USDA hardiness zone is 8b in the 28439 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 28439's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 28439 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 28439

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  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Catalpa TreeTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • European BeechTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Pear TreeTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Saucer MagnoliaTree
  • Southern Live OakTree
  • Southern Red OakTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • Sweet Bay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White AshTree
  • Witch HazelTree
  • Yoshino CherryTree
  • Yulan MagnoliaTree
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Fruits for 28439

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberryFruit
  • BlueberryFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • LimeFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OliveFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 28439

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • CamelliaFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ClematisFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • CosmosFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaphneFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GardeniaFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LilacFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • ViburnumFlower
  • WisteriaFlower
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Vegetables for 28439

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 28439

Planting Advice for 28439

Have questions about planting in 28439's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 28439?+

Zip code 28439 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 15 to 20ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 28439?+

28439 is in zone 8b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 8b mean for 28439?+

Use zone 8b when selecting plants for 28439. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 28439's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 28439?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 28439, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Fair Bluff's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 28439's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Fair Bluff that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 28439?+

Recommended vegetables for 28439 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 28439?+

The best fruits for 28439 include Apple, Apricot, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Fig, Grape, Kiwi, Lemon, Lime, Mulberry, Olive, Orange, Peach, Pear, Persimmon, Plum, Pomegranate, Raspberry and Strawberries.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 28439?+

For 28439 we recommend flowers like Azalea, Begonia, Camellia, Chrysanthemums, Clematis, Coneflower, Cosmos, Dahlia, Daphne, Daylily, Gardenia, Geranium, Hydrangea, Iris, Lilac, Marigold, Peony, Roses, Viburnum and Wisteria.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 28439?+

Trees for 28439's temperatures include American Holly, American Sycamore, Bald Cypress, Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree, Eastern Redbud, European Beech, Japanese Maple, Pear Tree, River Birch, Saucer Magnolia, Southern Live Oak, Southern Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Tulip Poplar, White Ash, Witch Hazel, Yoshino Cherry and Yulan Magnolia.

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 28439?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 28439. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Fair Bluff

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

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