What Plants Grow Well In 40447?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6b in the 40447 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 40447's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for McKee's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 40447 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 40447
- 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)
- Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)
Fruits for 40447
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Hazelnuts
- Mulberries
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for 40447
- Aster
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Black Eyed Susan
- Coneflower
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hosta
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Peony
- Phlox
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Tulip
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 40447
- 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
- Zucchini

Planting Advice for 40447
Have questions about planting in 40447's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 40447?+
Zip code 40447 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 40447?+
40447 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 40447?+
Use zone 6b when selecting plants for 40447. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 40447's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 40447?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 40447, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for McKee's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 40447's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for McKee.
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 McKee that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 40447?+
Recommended vegetables for 40447 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 40447?+
The best fruits for 40447 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 40447?+
For 40447 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 40447?+
Trees for 40447'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 40447?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 40447. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in McKee
Check the growing calendar for McKee at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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