What Plants Grow Well In 81521?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7a in the 81521. 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 81521's climate based on this hardiness zone.

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

Trees for 81521

American Beech
American Holly
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Blue Spruce
Dogwood
Eastern Red Cedar
Green Ash
Honey Locust
Northern Red Oak
Pin Oak.
Redbud
River Birch
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Sweetgum
White Ash
White Oak
White Pine
Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)

Fruits for 81521

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Kiwifruit
Mulberries
Nectarines
Pawpaw
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranates
Raspberries
Strawberries

Flowers for 81521

Azaleas
Butterfly Bush
Chrysanthemums
Coneflowers
Daffodils
Daylilies
Geraniums
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Iris
Lavender
Marigolds
Pansies
Petunias
Phlox
Roses
Salvia
Sunflowers
Tulips
Zinnia

Vegetables for 81521

Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini
best plants to grow in 81521

Planting Advice for 81521

Have questions about planting in 81521's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

Zip code 81521 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 0 to 5°F each year.

Best Time to Plant in Fruita

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

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