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What Plants Grow Well In 49938?

The USDA hardiness zone is 4b in the 49938 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 49938's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 49938 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 49938

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  • American BasswoodTree
  • American BeechTree
  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black SpruceTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Eastern HemlockTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • TamarackTree
  • White SpruceTree
  • Yellow BirchTree
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Fruits for 49938

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CrabapplesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • KiwifruitsFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon Berries.Fruit
  • Sour CherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 49938

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  • Aster (Aster)Flower
  • Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)Flower
  • Campanula (Campanula)Flower
  • Columbine (Aquilegia)Flower
  • Coral Bells (Heuchera)Flower
  • Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).Flower
  • Daylily (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)Flower
  • Goldenrod (Solidago)Flower
  • Hosta (Hosta)Flower
  • Hydrangea (Hydrangea)Flower
  • Lupine (Lupinus)Flower
  • Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)Flower
  • Peony (Paeonia)Flower
  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)Flower
  • Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)Flower
  • Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)Flower
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Flower
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Vegetables for 49938

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • ParsnipsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • RutabagasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss chardVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • Winter squash.Vegetable
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best plants to grow in 49938

Planting Advice for 49938

Have questions about planting in 49938's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 49938?+

Zip code 49938 is in USDA hardiness zone 4b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -25 to -20ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 49938?+

49938 is in zone 4b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 4b mean for 49938?+

Use zone 4b when selecting plants for 49938. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 49938's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 49938?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 49938, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Ironwood's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 49938's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Ironwood that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 49938?+

Recommended vegetables for 49938 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Rutabagas, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnips and Winter squash..

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 49938?+

The best fruits for 49938 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Crabapples, Currants, Elderberries, Gooseberries, Grapes, Honeyberries, Kiwifruits, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Saskatoon Berries., Sour Cherries and Strawberries.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 49938?+

For 49938 we recommend flowers like Aster (Aster), Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis), Campanula (Campanula), Columbine (Aquilegia), Coral Bells (Heuchera), Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera)., Daylily (Hemerocallis), Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica), Goldenrod (Solidago), Hosta (Hosta), Hydrangea (Hydrangea), Lupine (Lupinus), Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale), Peony (Paeonia), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica), Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) and Yarrow (Achillea millefolium).

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 49938?+

Trees for 49938's temperatures include American Basswood, American Beech, American Elm, Balsam Fir, Black Cherry, Black Spruce, Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Hemlock, Eastern White Pine, Green Ash, Northern Red Oak, Norway Spruce, Paper Birch, Red Maple, Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Tamarack, White Spruce and Yellow Birch.

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 49938?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 49938. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Ironwood

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

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