Best Plants For Dora, AL
A variety of plants are suitable for Dora'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 Dora, AL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Dora
- 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 Dora
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherry
- Currants
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Mulberry
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Strawberry
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Flowers for Dora
- 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 Dora
- 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
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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 Dora, AL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Dora?+
Some of the best vegetables for Dora, AL include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Dora's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Dora?+
Some of the best fruits for Dora, AL include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Dora's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Dora?+
Some of the best flowers for Dora, AL include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Dora's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Dora?+
Some of the best trees for Dora, AL include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Dora's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Dora?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Dora, AL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AL Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Dora hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alabama.
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Best Time to Plant in Dora
Check the growing calendar for Dora at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Dora's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Longitude: -87.0842
Latitude: 33.7288
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15
The USDA growing zone is 8a in Dora, AL. 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 Dora is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Dora.
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Map of Dora
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