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What Plants Grow Well In 79052?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7a in the 79052 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 79052's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 79052 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 79052

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree

Fruits for 79052

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 79052

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for 79052

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
— Plate —TX · USDA hardiness
best plants to grow in 79052

Planting Advice for 79052

Have questions about planting in 79052's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 79052?+

Zip code 79052 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 0 to 5°F each year.

№ 02What growing zone is 79052?+

79052 is in zone 7a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

№ 03What does zone 7a mean for 79052?+

Use zone 7a when selecting plants for 79052. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 79052's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 79052?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 79052, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Kress's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 79052's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Kress that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 79052?+

Recommended vegetables for 79052 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

№ 08What fruits grow well in 79052?+

The best fruits for 79052 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Mulberries, Nectarines, Pawpaw, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Raspberries and Strawberries.

№ 09Good flowers for 79052?+

For 79052 we recommend flowers like Azaleas, Butterfly Bush, Chrysanthemums, Coneflowers, Daffodils, Daylilies, Geraniums, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Iris, Lavender, Marigolds, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Roses, Salvia, Sunflowers, Tulips and Zinnia.

№ 10What trees grow well in 79052?+

Trees for 79052's temperatures include American Beech, American Holly, Black Cherry, Black Walnut, Blue Spruce, Dogwood, Eastern Red Cedar, Green Ash, Honey Locust, Northern Red Oak, Pin Oak., Redbud, River Birch, Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Sweetgum, White Ash, White Oak, White Pine and Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree).

№ 11Best shrubs for 79052?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 79052. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Kress

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

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