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What Plants Grow Well In 88201?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7b in the 88201 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 88201's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 88201 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 88201

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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 88201

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

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Flowers for 88201

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

Vegetables for 88201

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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 88201

Planting Advice for 88201

Have questions about planting in 88201's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 88201?+

Zip code 88201 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 88201?+

88201 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 88201?+

Use zone 7b when selecting plants for 88201. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 88201's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 88201?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 88201, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Roswell's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 88201's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Roswell that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 88201?+

Recommended vegetables for 88201 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 88201?+

The best fruits for 88201 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 88201?+

For 88201 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 88201?+

Trees for 88201'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 88201?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 88201. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Roswell

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

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