Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 72058 — Greenbrier, AR

ZIP code 72058 (Greenbrier, Faulkner County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 72058 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostApr 9
First frostOct 25
2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Greenbrier, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 9median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 24only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season198 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Greenbrier, AR — within 1 mile, elevation 338 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 72058

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 19
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 9) and first fall frost (Oct 25) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 72058 came on Feb 13 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 8a in Arkansas

516 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Arkansas, and rated by the USDA to survive 10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 71

Shrubs 98

Wildflowers & perennials 174

Grasses 150

Vines 14

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Greenbrier, AR.

Soil in Greenbrier, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72058 is Linker — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Linker fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 72058; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Greenbrier, AR

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights88nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,762base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 32 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 47 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation50.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 49 °F, low 28 °F 49°28° JanFebruary: average high 56 °F, low 30 °F 56°30° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 46 °F 73°46° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 65 °F 88°65° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 69 °F 92°69° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 67 °F 92°67° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 59 °F 85°59° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 46 °F 74°46° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° NovDecember: average high 52 °F, low 31 °F 52°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.18 in precipitation 3.2 JanFebruary: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 FebMarch: 4.99 in precipitation 5.0 MarApril: 5.48 in precipitation 5.5 AprMay: 5.50 in precipitation 5.5 MayJune: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 JunJuly: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 JulAugust: 4.00 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 OctNovember: 4.27 in precipitation 4.3 NovDecember: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Greenbrier, AR (within 1 mile); precipitation: Greenbrier, AR (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

Arkansas planting zones →

Questions about 72058

What planting zone is ZIP code 72058?

ZIP code 72058 (Greenbrier, AR) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Greenbrier, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72058 is April 9; after April 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Greenbrier station.

When is the first frost in Greenbrier, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72058 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 198 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72058?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 12 – Feb 26 and set transplants outside around Apr 16 – Apr 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72058 get?

About 50.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Greenbrier station).

How hot do summers get in Greenbrier, AR?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72058 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Linker at the center of ZIP 72058: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Greenbrier, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72058 came on Feb 13 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Greenbrier, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72058 is 14 h 32 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72058 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72058 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.