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What Plants Grow Well In 49620?

The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 49620 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 49620's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 49620 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 49620

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus Americana)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)Tree
  • Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Tree
  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
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Fruits for 49620

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • Concord grapesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • Mulberries.Fruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 49620

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  • AstersFlower
  • Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)Flower
  • Coneflowers (Echinacea)Flower
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • ForsythiaFlower
  • Hardy GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • Lilacs (Syringa)Flower
  • Marigolds (Tagetes)Flower
  • Peonies (Paeonia)Flower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RhododendronsFlower
  • Roses (Rosa)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)Flower
  • Sunflowers (Helianthus)Flower
  • Tulips (Tulipa)Flower
  • ZinniasFlower
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Vegetables for 49620

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LeeksVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PumpkinsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 49620

Planting Advice for 49620

Have questions about planting in 49620's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 49620?+

Zip code 49620 is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 49620?+

49620 is in zone 5b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 5b mean for 49620?+

Use zone 5b when selecting plants for 49620. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 49620's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 49620?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 49620, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Buckley's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 49620's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Buckley that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 49620?+

Recommended vegetables for 49620 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 49620?+

The best fruits for 49620 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Concord grapes, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Hardy kiwi, Honeyberries, Mulberries., Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quince, Raspberries, Rhubarb and Strawberries.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 49620?+

For 49620 we recommend flowers like Asters, Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia), Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis), Coneflowers (Echinacea), Daylilies (Hemerocallis), Forsythia, Hardy Geraniums, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Iris, Lilacs (Syringa), Marigolds (Tagetes), Peonies (Paeonia), Petunias, Rhododendrons, Roses (Rosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Sunflowers (Helianthus), Tulips (Tulipa) and Zinnias.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 49620?+

Trees for 49620's temperatures include American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), American Elm (Ulmus Americana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), White Birch (Betula papyrifera), White Oak (Quercus alba) and White Pine (Pinus strobus).

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 49620?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 49620. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Buckley

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

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