What Plants Grow Well In 52657?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 52657 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 52657's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Saint Paul's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 52657 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 52657
- 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
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for 52657
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for 52657
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 52657
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini

Planting Advice for 52657
Have questions about planting in 52657's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 52657?+
Zip code 52657 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 52657?+
52657 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 52657?+
Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 52657. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 52657's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 52657?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 52657, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Saint Paul's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 52657's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Saint Paul.
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 Saint Paul that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 52657?+
Recommended vegetables for 52657 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 52657?+
The best fruits for 52657 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 52657?+
For 52657 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 52657?+
Trees for 52657'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 52657?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 52657. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Saint Paul
Check the growing calendar for Saint Paul at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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