Best Plants For East Side, PA

plants by zone map for East Side, PA

A variety of plants are suitable for East Side's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for East Side, PA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to East Side include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

Trees for East Side

American Elm
Balsam Fir
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Colorado Blue Spruce
Common Juniper
Dogwood
Eastern Redbud
Eastern White Pine
Honey Locust
Japanese Maple
Northern Red Oak
Norway Spruce
Paper Birch
Pin Oak
Red Maple
Sugar Maple
Sweetgum
White Ash
Yellow Buckeye

Fruits for East Side

Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries

Flowers for East Side

Black-eyed Susan
Bleeding heart
Butterfly Bush
Columbine.
Coneflower
Daffodils
Daylily
Geranium
Hydrangea
Lavender
Marigold
Pansies
Peony
Rhododendron
Rose
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
Sunflower
Tulips
Zinnia

Vegetables for East Side

Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
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 East Side, PA climate.

Some of the best vegetables for East Side, PA include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on East Side's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of PA Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for East Side ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Pennsylvania.

Best Time to Plant in East Side

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

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East Side's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 18661

Longitude: -75.7595

Latitude: 41.0621

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in East Side, PA. 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 East Side is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for East Side, PA.

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