What Plants Grow Well In 52221?
The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 52221 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 52221's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Guernsey's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 52221 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 52221
- 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)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Fruits for 52221
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Hardy kiwi
- Honeyberries
- Mulberries.
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
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Flowers for 52221
- 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)
- Zinnias
Vegetables for 52221
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Pumpkins
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini

Planting Advice for 52221
Have questions about planting in 52221's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 52221?+
Zip code 52221 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 52221?+
52221 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 52221?+
Use zone 5b when selecting plants for 52221. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 52221's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 52221?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 52221, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Guernsey's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 52221's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Guernsey.
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 Guernsey that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 52221?+
Recommended vegetables for 52221 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 52221?+
The best fruits for 52221 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 52221?+
For 52221 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 52221?+
Trees for 52221'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 52221?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 52221. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Guernsey
Check the growing calendar for Guernsey at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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