Best Plants For South Salem, OH

A variety of plants are suitable for South Salem's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 6b, with average annual lows of -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for South Salem, OH based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to South Salem 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.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for South Salem

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 South Salem

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Gooseberries

Grapes

Hazelnuts

Mulberries

Pawpaw

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Strawberries

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Flowers for South Salem

Aster

Azalea

Begonia

Black Eyed Susan

Coneflower

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daylily

Geranium

Hosta

Hydrangea

Iris

Lavender

Marigold

Peony

Phlox

Rose

Sunflower

Tulip

Zinnia

Vegetables for South Salem

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

Map of OH Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

South Salem's Temperature

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

Map of South Salem

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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Tools You'll Love

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.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

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.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

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.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.