What Plants Grow Well In 28538?

The USDA hardiness zone is 8b in the 28538. 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 28538's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Hookerton's growing zone.

Trees for 28538

American Holly
American Sycamore
Bald Cypress
Black Walnut
Catalpa Tree
Eastern Redbud
European Beech
Japanese Maple
Pear Tree
River Birch
Saucer Magnolia
Southern Live Oak
Southern Red Oak
Sugar Maple
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Tulip Poplar
White Ash
Witch Hazel
Yoshino Cherry
Yulan Magnolia

Fruits for 28538

Apple
Apricot
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Fig
Grape
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mulberry
Olive
Orange
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Strawberries

Flowers for 28538

Azalea
Begonia
Camellia
Chrysanthemums
Clematis
Coneflower
Cosmos
Dahlia
Daphne
Daylily
Gardenia
Geranium
Hydrangea
Iris
Lilac
Marigold
Peony
Roses
Viburnum
Wisteria

Vegetables for 28538

Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Onions
Radish
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini
best plants to grow in 28538

Planting Advice for 28538

Have questions about planting in 28538's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

Zip code 28538 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 15 to 20°F each year.

Best Time to Plant in Hookerton

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

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