Recommended Plants & Flowers Native (or Close To Native) On Plum Island, MA (barrier Island Off Newburyport, MA)

Question

I live on a barrier island in northern MA and would like to plant flowers, bushes, trees that are natural and would thrive. Where exactly? Plum Island, MA (barrier island off Newburyport, MA).

Answer 1

You are in zones 6/7 depending on your exact location. This will leave your area open for many options, outside of the usual Beech Plum trees native to the island.

Here are some articles that will give you options that will thrive in your area:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/plants-for-zone-6.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6