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What Plants Grow Well In 79251?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7b in the 79251 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 79251's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 79251 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 79251

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  • American Holly (Ilex opaca)Tree
  • American White Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)Tree
  • Black Willow (Salix nigra)Tree
  • Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)Tree
  • Dogwood (Cornus florida)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Tree
  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree

Fruits for 79251

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  • ApricotsFruit
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  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • WalnutsFruit

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Flowers for 79251

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • BegoniasFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • CrocusesFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HyacinthsFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • LavenderFlower
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  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • TulipsFlower

Vegetables for 79251

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 79251

Planting Advice for 79251

Have questions about planting in 79251's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 79251?+

Zip code 79251 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 5 to 10°F each year.

№ 02What growing zone is 79251?+

79251 is in zone 7b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

№ 03What does zone 7b mean for 79251?+

Use zone 7b when selecting plants for 79251. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 79251's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 79251?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 79251, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Quail's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 79251's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Quail that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 79251?+

Recommended vegetables for 79251 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Bell Peppers, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

№ 08What fruits grow well in 79251?+

The best fruits for 79251 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwi, Mulberries, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Quince, Raspberries, Strawberries and Walnuts.

№ 09Good flowers for 79251?+

For 79251 we recommend flowers like Azaleas, Begonias, Chrysanthemums, Coneflowers, Crocuses, Daffodils, Dahlia, Daylilies, Geraniums, Hyacinths, Hydrangeas, Irises, Lavender, Lilies, Marigold, Pansies, Periwinkle, Petunias, Roses and Tulips.

№ 10What trees grow well in 79251?+

Trees for 79251's temperatures include American Holly (Ilex opaca), American White Elm (Ulmus americana), Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum), Black Willow (Salix nigra), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina), Dogwood (Cornus florida), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus), Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), River Birch (Betula nigra), Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana), White Ash (Fraxinus americana) and White Oak (Quercus alba).

№ 11Best shrubs for 79251?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 79251. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Quail

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

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