What Plants Grow Well In 28528?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 28528 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 28528's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Gloucester's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 28528 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 28528
- Avocado Tree
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Camellia Japonica
- Crape Myrtle
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Fig Tree
- Lacebark Elm
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Pink Dogwood
- Pomegranate Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweet Gum
- Sycamore Tree
- Washington Palm
- Weeping Willow
Fruits for 28528
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Jujubes
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Loquats
- Mulberries
- Olives
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for 28528
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 28528
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
Planting Advice for 28528
Have questions about planting in 28528's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
№ 01What hardiness zone is 28528?+
Zip code 28528 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 20 to 25°F each year.
№ 02What growing zone is 28528?+
28528 is in zone 9a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
№ 03What does zone 9a mean for 28528?+
Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 28528. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 28528's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 28528?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 28528, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Gloucester's climate for the best results.
№ 05Where can I learn more about 28528's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Gloucester.
№ 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 Gloucester that you might be interested in.
№ 07Best vegetables for 28528?+
Recommended vegetables for 28528 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.
№ 08What fruits grow well in 28528?+
The best fruits for 28528 include Apples, Apricots, Asian Pears, Avocados, Figs, Grapes, Guavas, Jujubes, Kiwifruit, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Loquats, Mulberries, Olives, Oranges, Passionfruit, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums and Pomegranates.
№ 09Good flowers for 28528?+
For 28528 we recommend flowers like Begonia, Bougainvillea, Cosmos, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daisy, Daylily, Geranium, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Iris., Lantana, Lavender, Marigold, Periwinkle, Petunia, Rosemary, Sunflower, Sweet Pea and Zinnia.
№ 10What trees grow well in 28528?+
Trees for 28528's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Bald Cypress, Black Walnut, Camellia Japonica, Crape Myrtle, Eastern Red Cedar, Fig Tree, Lacebark Elm, Live Oak, Meyer Lemon Tree, Pink Dogwood, Pomegranate Tree, Red Maple, River Birch, Satsuma Mandarin Tree, Southern Magnolia, Sweet Gum, Sycamore Tree, Washington Palm and Weeping Willow.
№ 11Best shrubs for 28528?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 28528. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Gloucester
Check the growing calendar for Gloucester at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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