Best Plants For Sawmills, NC

plants by zone map for Sawmills, NC

A variety of plants are suitable for Sawmills's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8a, with average annual lows of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Sawmills, NC based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Sawmills include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed for the best results.

Trees for Sawmills

American Beech
American Holly
American Sycamore
Bald Cypress
Black Cherry
Chinese Elm
Dogwood
Eastern Redbud
Eastern White Pine
Honey Locust
Live Oak
Loblolly Pine
London Plane Tree
Red Maple
River Birch
Silver Maple
Southern Magnolia
Sweetbay Magnolia
Tulip Poplar
White Oak

Fruits for Sawmills

Apple
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherry
Currants
Fig
Grape
Kiwi
Lemon
Mulberry
Orange
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberries
Strawberries
Strawberry

Flowers for Sawmills

Azalea
Black-eyed Susan
Butterfly weed
Chrysanthemum
Coneflower
Daylily
Four o'clock
Geranium
Hydrangea
Impatiens
Lavender
Marigold
Pansy
Peony
Phlox
Snapdragons
Sunflower
Turf Lily
Virginia Bluebell.
Zinnia

Vegetables for Sawmills

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Peppers
Radishes
Red Cabbage
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Corn
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Sawmills, NC climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Sawmills, NC include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Sawmills's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of NC Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Sawmills ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of North Carolina.

Best Time to Plant in Sawmills

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

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Sawmills's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes: 28630, 28638

Longitude: -81.4781

Latitude: 35.8165

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Sawmills, NC. 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 Sawmills is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Sawmills, NC.

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