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Best Plants For Erskine, MN

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

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Erskine include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, black-eyed susan and bleeding heart for the best results.

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Trees for Erskine

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  • American ElmTree
  • Amur MapleTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Green AshTree
  • HackberryTree
  • Northern Pin OakTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway MapleTree
  • Ohio BuckeyeTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Pin CherryTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Siberian SpruceTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • TamarackTree
  • White PoplarTree

Fruits for Erskine

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberryFruit
  • BlueberryFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • CranberryFruit
  • CurrantFruit
  • ElderberryFruit
  • GooseberryFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • HaskapFruit
  • JuneberryFruit
  • LingonberryFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • RaspberryFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon BerriesFruit
  • Sea BuckthornFruit
  • StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for Erskine

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  • AsterFlower
  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Bleeding HeartFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • FoxgloveFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • Lily of the ValleyFlower
  • LupineFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • NasturtiumsFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • Poppies.Flower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Sweet WilliamFlower
  • TulipsFlower

Vegetables for Erskine

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CollardsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LeeksVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • ParsnipVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • RutabagaVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • 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 Erskine, MN climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Erskine?+

Some of the best vegetables for Erskine, MN include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Erskine's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Erskine?+

Some of the best fruits for Erskine, MN include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Cranberry based on Erskine's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Erskine?+

Some of the best flowers for Erskine, MN include aster, black-eyed susan and bleeding heart. Other recommended flowers include Coneflower, Daffodils and Daylily based on Erskine's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Erskine?+

Some of the best trees for Erskine, MN include american elm, amur maple and balsam fir. Other recommended trees include Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Redbud and Eastern White Pine based on Erskine's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Erskine?+

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

Map of MN Hardiness Zones

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

Choosing plants based on the Erskine 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 Erskine

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

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Erskine's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 3b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -96.0139

Latitude: 47.6651

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -35 to -30

The USDA growing zone is 3b in Erskine, 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 Erskine is -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Erskine.

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Map of Erskine

— Map —Lat 47.6651, Lon -96.0139
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