Best Plants For Gilbert, MN
A variety of plants are suitable for Gilbert's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 3b, with average annual lows of -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Gilbert, MN based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Gilbert
- American Elm
- Amur Maple
- Balsam Fir
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Green Ash
- Hackberry
- Northern Pin Oak
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Maple
- Ohio Buckeye
- Paper Birch
- Pin Cherry
- River Birch
- Siberian Spruce
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Tamarack
- White Poplar
Fruits for Gilbert
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Cranberry
- Currant
- Elderberry
- Gooseberry
- Grape
- Haskap
- Juneberry
- Lingonberry
- Pear
- Plum
- Raspberry
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon Berries
- Sea Buckthorn
- Strawberry
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Flowers for Gilbert
- Aster
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding Heart
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Foxglove
- Iris
- Lily of the Valley
- Lupine
- Marigolds
- Nasturtiums
- Pansy
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Poppies.
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Sweet William
- Tulips
Vegetables for Gilbert
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Collards
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rutabaga
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
- 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 Gilbert, MN climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Gilbert?+
Some of the best vegetables for Gilbert, MN include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Gilbert's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Gilbert?+
Some of the best fruits for Gilbert, MN include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Cranberry based on Gilbert's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Gilbert?+
Some of the best flowers for Gilbert, MN include aster, black-eyed susan and bleeding heart. Other recommended flowers include Coneflower, Daffodils and Daylily based on Gilbert's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Gilbert?+
Some of the best trees for Gilbert, MN include american elm, amur maple and balsam fir. Other recommended trees include Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Redbud and Eastern White Pine based on Gilbert's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Gilbert?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Gilbert, MN. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of MN Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Gilbert hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Minnesota.
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Best Time to Plant in Gilbert
Check the growing calendar for Gilbert at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Gilbert's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 3b
Longitude: -92.4612
Latitude: 47.4912
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -35 to -30
The USDA growing zone is 3b in Gilbert, MN. 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 Gilbert is -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Gilbert.
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