Best Plants For Van Buren, MO

plants by zone map for Van Buren, MO

A variety of plants are suitable for Van Buren's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6b, with average annual lows of -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Van Buren, MO based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, azalea and begonia for the best results.

Trees for Van Buren

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)
Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)

Fruits for Van Buren

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hazelnuts
Mulberries
Pawpaw
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Strawberries

Flowers for Van Buren

Aster
Azalea
Begonia
Black Eyed Susan
Coneflower
Daffodil
Dahlia
Daylily
Geranium
Hosta
Hydrangea
Iris
Lavender
Marigold
Peony
Phlox
Rose
Sunflower
Tulip
Zinnia

Vegetables for Van Buren

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
Zucchini

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Van Buren, MO climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Van Buren, MO include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Van Buren's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of MO Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Van Buren

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

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Van Buren's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6b

Zip Codes: 63965

Longitude: -91.0113

Latitude: 37.0082

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

The USDA growing zone is 6b in Van Buren, MO. 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 Van Buren is -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Van Buren, MO.

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