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What Plants Grow Well In 80420?

The USDA hardiness zone is 5a in the 80420 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 80420's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 80420 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 80420

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Tree
  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)Tree
  • Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • White fir (Abies concolor)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)Tree
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Fruits for 80420

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • Concord GrapesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon BerryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 80420

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleasFlower
  • Bee BalmFlower
  • Black-Eyed SusansFlower
  • ColumbinesFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • Garden PhloxFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PeoniesFlower
  • PrimroseFlower
  • RhododendronsFlower
  • RudbeckiaFlower
  • Russian SageFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
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Vegetables for 80420

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • Green beansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss chardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • Zucchini.Vegetable
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best plants to grow in 80420

Planting Advice for 80420

Have questions about planting in 80420's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

β„– 01What hardiness zone is 80420?+

Zip code 80420 is in USDA hardiness zone 5a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -20 to -15Β°F each year.

β„– 02What growing zone is 80420?+

80420 is in zone 5a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

β„– 03What does zone 5a mean for 80420?+

Use zone 5a when selecting plants for 80420. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 80420's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

β„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 80420?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 80420, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Alma's climate for the best results.

β„– 05Where can I learn more about 80420's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Alma that you might be interested in.

β„– 07Best vegetables for 80420?+

Recommended vegetables for 80420 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Green beans, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Swiss chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini..

β„– 08What fruits grow well in 80420?+

The best fruits for 80420 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Concord Grapes, Currants, Elderberries, Gooseberries, Grapes, Hardy Kiwi, Mulberries, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quince, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Saskatoon Berry and Strawberries.

β„– 09Good flowers for 80420?+

For 80420 we recommend flowers like Aster, Azaleas, Bee Balm, Black-Eyed Susans, Columbines, Coneflowers, Daffodils, Daylilies, Garden Phlox, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Irises, Marigolds, Peonies, Primrose, Rhododendrons, Rudbeckia, Russian Sage, Sunflowers and Tulips.

β„– 10What trees grow well in 80420?+

Trees for 80420's temperatures include American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), American Elm (Ulmus americana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)., Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), River Birch (Betula nigra), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Sweet Birch (Betula lenta), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), White Birch (Betula papyrifera), White fir (Abies concolor), White Oak (Quercus alba), White Pine (Pinus strobus) and Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis).

β„– 11Best shrubs for 80420?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 80420. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Alma

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

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