Zip code 49256 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5°F each year.

49256 is in zone 6a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 49256. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 49256's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

While you can try plants from other zones in 49256, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Morenci's climate for the best results.

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

Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Morenci that you might be interested in.

Recommended vegetables for 49256 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.

The best fruits for 49256 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.

For 49256 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.

Trees for 49256'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.

We're still building our shrubs database for 49256. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.