Best Plants For Lanesboro, IA
A variety of plants are suitable for Lanesboro's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5a, with average annual lows of -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Lanesboro, IA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Lanesboro
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus americana)
- Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
- Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- River Birch (Betula nigra)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- White fir (Abies concolor)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)
Fruits for Lanesboro
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord Grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Hardy Kiwi
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon Berry
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Lanesboro
- Aster
- Azaleas
- Bee Balm
- Black-Eyed Susans
- Columbines
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Garden Phlox
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Marigolds
- Peonies
- Primrose
- Rhododendrons
- Rudbeckia
- Russian Sage
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
Vegetables for Lanesboro
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Green beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Lanesboro, IA climate.
โ 01What vegetables grow well in Lanesboro?+
Some of the best vegetables for Lanesboro, IA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Lanesboro's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 02What fruits grow well in Lanesboro?+
Some of the best fruits for Lanesboro, IA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord Grapes based on Lanesboro's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 03What flowers grow well in Lanesboro?+
Some of the best flowers for Lanesboro, IA include aster, azaleas and bee balm. Other recommended flowers include Black-Eyed Susans, Columbines and Coneflowers based on Lanesboro's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 04What trees grow well in Lanesboro?+
Some of the best trees for Lanesboro, IA include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and black cherry (prunus serotina).. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) based on Lanesboro's USDA hardiness zone.
โ 05What shrubs grow well in Lanesboro?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Lanesboro, IA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IA Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Lanesboro hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Iowa.
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Best Time to Plant in Lanesboro
Check the growing calendar for Lanesboro at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Lanesboro's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
Longitude: -94.6923
Latitude: 42.1828
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15
The USDA growing zone is 5a in Lanesboro, IA. 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 Lanesboro is -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Lanesboro.
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