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What Plants Grow Well In 62612?

The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 62612 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 62612's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 62612 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 62612

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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 62612

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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 62612

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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 62612

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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 62612

Planting Advice for 62612

Have questions about planting in 62612's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

β„– 01What hardiness zone is 62612?+

Zip code 62612 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5Β°F each year.

β„– 02What growing zone is 62612?+

62612 is in zone 6a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

β„– 03What does zone 6a mean for 62612?+

Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 62612. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 62612's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

β„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 62612?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 62612, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Ashland's climate for the best results.

β„– 05Where can I learn more about 62612's hardiness zone?+

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

β„– 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 Ashland that you might be interested in.

β„– 07Best vegetables for 62612?+

Recommended vegetables for 62612 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.

β„– 08What fruits grow well in 62612?+

The best fruits for 62612 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.

β„– 09Good flowers for 62612?+

For 62612 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.

β„– 10What trees grow well in 62612?+

Trees for 62612'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.

β„– 11Best shrubs for 62612?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 62612. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Ashland

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

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