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What Plants Grow Well In 49238?

The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 49238 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 49238's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 49238 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 49238

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  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Common JuniperTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Pin OakTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • Yellow BuckeyeTree
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Fruits for 49238

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • Sour cherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • Sweet cherriesFruit

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Flowers for 49238

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  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Bleeding heartFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • Columbine.Flower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RhododendronFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 49238

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  • BeansVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CornVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green OnionsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 49238

Planting Advice for 49238

Have questions about planting in 49238's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 49238?+

Zip code 49238 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 49238?+

49238 is in zone 6a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 6a mean for 49238?+

Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 49238. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 49238's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 49238?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 49238, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Deerfield's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 49238's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Deerfield that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 49238?+

Recommended vegetables for 49238 include Beans, Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Onions, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 49238?+

The best fruits for 49238 include Apples, Apricot, Blackberries, Blueberries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Hardy kiwi, Mulberries, Nectarines, Peach, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Quince, Raspberries, Sour cherries, Strawberries and Sweet cherries.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 49238?+

For 49238 we recommend flowers like Black-eyed Susan, Bleeding heart, Butterfly Bush, Columbine., Coneflower, Daffodils, Daylily, Geranium, Hydrangea, Lavender, Marigold, Pansies, Peony, Rhododendron, Rose, Salvia, Shasta Daisy, Sunflower, Tulips and Zinnia.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 49238?+

Trees for 49238's temperatures include American Elm, Balsam Fir, Black Cherry, Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce, Common Juniper, Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Eastern White Pine, Honey Locust, Japanese Maple, Northern Red Oak, Norway Spruce, Paper Birch, Pin Oak, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Sweetgum, White Ash and Yellow Buckeye.

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 49238?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 49238. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Deerfield

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

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