Best Plants For Bridgeport, AL

A variety of plants are suitable for Bridgeport's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Bridgeport, AL based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Bridgeport include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums for the best results.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Trees for Bridgeport

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)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

Fruits for Bridgeport

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Kiwi

Mulberries

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Quince

Raspberries

Strawberries

Walnuts

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Flowers for Bridgeport

Azaleas

Begonias

Chrysanthemums

Coneflowers

Crocuses

Daffodils

Dahlia

Daylilies

Geraniums

Hyacinths

Hydrangeas

Irises

Lavender

Lilies

Marigold

Pansies

Periwinkle

Petunias

Roses

Tulips

Vegetables for Bridgeport

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

Zucchini

Map of AL Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Bridgeport ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alabama.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Best Time to Plant in Bridgeport

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

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Bridgeport's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7b

Zip Codes: 35740

Longitude: -85.7243

Latitude: 34.9496

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

The USDA growing zone is 7b in Bridgeport, AL. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Bridgeport is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Bridgeport, AL.

Map of Bridgeport

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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Tools You'll Love

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

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