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What Plants Grow Well In 88414?

The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 88414 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 88414's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 88414 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 88414

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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

Fruits for 88414

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  • 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 88414

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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

Vegetables for 88414

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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
— Plate —NM · USDA hardiness
best plants to grow in 88414

Planting Advice for 88414

Have questions about planting in 88414's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

№ 01What hardiness zone is 88414?+

Zip code 88414 is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10°F each year.

№ 02What growing zone is 88414?+

88414 is in zone 5b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

№ 03What does zone 5b mean for 88414?+

Use zone 5b when selecting plants for 88414. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 88414's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

№ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 88414?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 88414, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Capulin's climate for the best results.

№ 05Where can I learn more about 88414's hardiness zone?+

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

№ 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 Capulin that you might be interested in.

№ 07Best vegetables for 88414?+

Recommended vegetables for 88414 include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.

№ 08What fruits grow well in 88414?+

The best fruits for 88414 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Concord grapes, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Hardy kiwi, Honeyberries, Mulberries., Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quince, Raspberries, Rhubarb and Strawberries.

№ 09Good flowers for 88414?+

For 88414 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.

№ 10What trees grow well in 88414?+

Trees for 88414'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).

№ 11Best shrubs for 88414?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 88414. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Capulin

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

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