What Plants Grow Well In 61858?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 61858 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 61858's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Oakwood's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 61858 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 61858
- 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 61858
- 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 61858
- 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 61858
- 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 61858
Have questions about planting in 61858's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 61858?+
Zip code 61858 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 61858?+
61858 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 61858?+
Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 61858. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 61858's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 61858?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 61858, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Oakwood's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 61858's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Oakwood.
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 Oakwood that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 61858?+
Recommended vegetables for 61858 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 61858?+
The best fruits for 61858 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 61858?+
For 61858 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 61858?+
Trees for 61858'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 61858?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 61858. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Oakwood
Check the growing calendar for Oakwood at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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