Best Plants For Cortland, NY

A variety of plants are suitable for Cortland's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 5b, with average annual lows of -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Cortland, NY based on our analysis of the region's information.

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

For flower beds, go with choices like asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Trees for Cortland

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)

White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Fruits for Cortland

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Concord grapes

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Gooseberries

Hardy kiwi

Honeyberries

Mulberries.

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Strawberries

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Flowers for Cortland

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)

Zinnias

Vegetables for Cortland

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Kale

Leeks

Lettuce

Onions

Peas

Pumpkins

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of NY Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Best Time to Plant in Cortland

Check the growing calendar for Cortland 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.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Cortland's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5b

Zip Codes: 13045

Longitude: -76.1784

Latitude: 42.6004

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

The USDA growing zone is 5b in Cortland, NY. 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 Cortland is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Cortland, NY.

Map of Cortland

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

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