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What Plants Grow Well In 81332?

The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 81332 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 81332's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 81332 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 81332

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus Americana)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)Tree
  • Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Tree
  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
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Fruits for 81332

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • Concord grapesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • Mulberries.Fruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 81332

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  • AstersFlower
  • Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)Flower
  • Coneflowers (Echinacea)Flower
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • ForsythiaFlower
  • Hardy GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • Lilacs (Syringa)Flower
  • Marigolds (Tagetes)Flower
  • Peonies (Paeonia)Flower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RhododendronsFlower
  • Roses (Rosa)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)Flower
  • Sunflowers (Helianthus)Flower
  • Tulips (Tulipa)Flower
  • ZinniasFlower
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Vegetables for 81332

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LeeksVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PumpkinsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 81332

Planting Advice for 81332

Have questions about planting in 81332's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

β„– 01What hardiness zone is 81332?+

Zip code 81332 is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10Β°F each year.

β„– 02What growing zone is 81332?+

81332 is in zone 5b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

β„– 03What does zone 5b mean for 81332?+

Use zone 5b when selecting plants for 81332. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 81332's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

β„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 81332?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 81332, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Rico's climate for the best results.

β„– 05Where can I learn more about 81332's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Rico that you might be interested in.

β„– 07Best vegetables for 81332?+

Recommended vegetables for 81332 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

β„– 08What fruits grow well in 81332?+

The best fruits for 81332 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Concord grapes, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Hardy kiwi, Honeyberries, Mulberries., Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quince, Raspberries, Rhubarb and Strawberries.

β„– 09Good flowers for 81332?+

For 81332 we recommend flowers like Asters, Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia), Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis), Coneflowers (Echinacea), Daylilies (Hemerocallis), Forsythia, Hardy Geraniums, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Iris, Lilacs (Syringa), Marigolds (Tagetes), Peonies (Paeonia), Petunias, Rhododendrons, Roses (Rosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Sunflowers (Helianthus), Tulips (Tulipa) and Zinnias.

β„– 10What trees grow well in 81332?+

Trees for 81332's temperatures include American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), American Elm (Ulmus Americana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), White Birch (Betula papyrifera), White Oak (Quercus alba) and White Pine (Pinus strobus).

β„– 11Best shrubs for 81332?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 81332. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Rico

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

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