The Plant Guide Almanac  ·  Vol. XV  ·  № 20  ·  Published in the United States
APR 26, 2026
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The Plant Guide Almanac

A field reference of growing zones & plants for every town in America
USDA Hardiness Maps · 2023
Weather data 1991—2020

What Plants Grow Well In 86508?

The USDA hardiness zone is 6b in the 86508 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 86508's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 86508 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 86508

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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

Fruits for 86508

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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 86508

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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

Vegetables for 86508

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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 86508

Planting Advice for 86508

Have questions about planting in 86508's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 86508?+

Zip code 86508 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0°F each year.

№ 02What growing zone is 86508?+

86508 is in zone 6b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

№ 03What does zone 6b mean for 86508?+

Use zone 6b when selecting plants for 86508. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 86508's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 86508?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 86508, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Lupton's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 86508's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Lupton that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 86508?+

Recommended vegetables for 86508 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.

№ 08What fruits grow well in 86508?+

The best fruits for 86508 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Grapes, Hazelnuts, Mulberries, Pawpaw, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Quince, Raspberries and Strawberries.

№ 09Good flowers for 86508?+

For 86508 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.

№ 10What trees grow well in 86508?+

Trees for 86508'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).

№ 11Best shrubs for 86508?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 86508. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Lupton

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

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