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What Plants Grow Well In 81422?

The USDA hardiness zone is 6b in the 81422 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 81422's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 81422 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 81422

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)Tree
  • Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)Tree
  • Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)Tree
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Fruits for 81422

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HazelnutsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 81422

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • Black Eyed SusanFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HostaFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 81422

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • OnionVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red PeppersVegetable
  • Romaine LettuceVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 81422

Planting Advice for 81422

Have questions about planting in 81422's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

β„– 01What hardiness zone is 81422?+

Zip code 81422 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0Β°F each year.

β„– 02What growing zone is 81422?+

81422 is in zone 6b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

β„– 03What does zone 6b mean for 81422?+

Use zone 6b when selecting plants for 81422. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 81422's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

β„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 81422?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 81422, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Naturita's climate for the best results.

β„– 05Where can I learn more about 81422's hardiness zone?+

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

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 Naturita that you might be interested in.

β„– 07Best vegetables for 81422?+

Recommended vegetables for 81422 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Onion, Peas, Radishes, Red Peppers, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

β„– 08What fruits grow well in 81422?+

The best fruits for 81422 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Grapes, Hazelnuts, Mulberries, Pawpaw, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Quince, Raspberries and Strawberries.

β„– 09Good flowers for 81422?+

For 81422 we recommend flowers like Aster, Azalea, Begonia, Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daylily, Geranium, Hosta, Hydrangea, Iris, Lavender, Marigold, Peony, Phlox, Rose, Sunflower, Tulip and Zinnia.

β„– 10What trees grow well in 81422?+

Trees for 81422's temperatures include American Beech (Fagus grandifolia), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea), Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Sweet Birch (Betula lenta), Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), White Pine (Pinus strobus) and Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava).

β„– 11Best shrubs for 81422?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 81422. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Naturita

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

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