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What Plants Grow Well In 60936?

The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 60936 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 60936's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 60936 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 60936

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  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Common JuniperTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Pin OakTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • Yellow BuckeyeTree
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Fruits for 60936

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • Sour cherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • Sweet cherriesFruit

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Flowers for 60936

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  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Bleeding heartFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • Columbine.Flower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RhododendronFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 60936

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  • BeansVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CornVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green OnionsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 60936

Planting Advice for 60936

Have questions about planting in 60936's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 60936?+

Zip code 60936 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 60936?+

60936 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 60936?+

Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 60936. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 60936's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 60936?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 60936, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Gibson City's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 60936's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Gibson City that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 60936?+

Recommended vegetables for 60936 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 60936?+

The best fruits for 60936 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 60936?+

For 60936 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 60936?+

Trees for 60936'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 60936?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 60936. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Gibson City

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

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