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Best Plants For Dowling, MI

A variety of plants are suitable for Dowling'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 Dowling, MI based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Dowling 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.

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Trees for Dowling

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  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Common JuniperTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Japanese MapleTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Pin OakTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • Yellow BuckeyeTree

Fruits for Dowling

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • Sour cherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • Sweet cherriesFruit

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Flowers for Dowling

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  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Bleeding heartFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • Columbine.Flower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • RhododendronFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Dowling

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  • BeansVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CornVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green OnionsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Dowling, MI climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Dowling?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Dowling?+

Some of the best fruits for Dowling, MI include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Dowling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Dowling?+

Some of the best flowers for Dowling, MI include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Dowling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Dowling?+

Some of the best trees for Dowling, MI include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Dowling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Dowling?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Dowling, MI. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of MI Hardiness Zones

— Plate —MI · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Dowling, MI
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Dowling hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Michigan.

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Best Time to Plant in Dowling

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

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Dowling's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -85.2531

Latitude: 42.5227

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

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

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Map of Dowling

— Map —Lat 42.5227, Lon -85.2531
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