What Plants Grow Well In 51443?

The USDA hardiness zone is 5a in the 51443. 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 51443's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

Trees for 51443

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American Elm (Ulmus americana)
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)
White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
White fir (Abies concolor)
White Oak (Quercus alba)
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)

Fruits for 51443

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord Grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon Berry
Strawberries

Flowers for 51443

Aster
Azaleas
Bee Balm
Black-Eyed Susans
Columbines
Coneflowers
Daffodils
Daylilies
Garden Phlox
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Irises
Marigolds
Peonies
Primrose
Rhododendrons
Rudbeckia
Russian Sage
Sunflowers
Tulips

Vegetables for 51443

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini.
best plants to grow in 51443

Planting Advice for 51443

Have questions about planting in 51443's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

Zip code 51443 is in USDA hardiness zone 5a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -20 to -15°F each year.

Best Time to Plant in Glidden

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

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