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Best Plants For Dawson, ND

A variety of plants are suitable for Dawson's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4a, with average annual lows of -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Dawson, ND based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Dawson include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like astilbe (astilbe), black-eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

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Trees for Dawson

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  • American BasswoodTree
  • American ElmTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • Canadian HemlockTree
  • Eastern HemlockTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • HackberryTree
  • HawthornTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • TamarackTree
  • White AshTree
  • White SpruceTree

Fruits for Dawson

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy KiwiFruit
  • Highbush cranberriesFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon berriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Dawson

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  • Astilbe (Astilbe)Flower
  • Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)Flower
  • Clematis (Clematis)Flower
  • Coral Bells (Heuchera)Flower
  • Coreopsis (Coreopsis)Flower
  • Daylily (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • Delphinium (Delphinium)Flower
  • Hosta (Hosta spp.)Flower
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)Flower
  • Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)Flower
  • Lupine (Lupinus)Flower
  • Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)Flower
  • Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)Flower
  • Phlox (Phlox paniculata)Flower
  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum)Flower
  • Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)Flower
  • Veronica (Veronica)Flower
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Flower

Vegetables for Dawson

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • Green beansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • ParsnipsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • 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 Dawson, ND climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Dawson?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Dawson?+

Some of the best fruits for Dawson, ND include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Dawson's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Dawson?+

Some of the best flowers for Dawson, ND include astilbe (astilbe), black-eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Clematis (Clematis), Coral Bells (Heuchera) and Coreopsis (Coreopsis) based on Dawson's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Dawson?+

Some of the best trees for Dawson, ND include american basswood, american elm and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Balsam Fir, Black Cherry and Black Walnut based on Dawson's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Dawson?+

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

Map of ND Hardiness Zones

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

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

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Best Time to Plant in Dawson

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Dawson's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -99.7536

Latitude: 46.8679

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25

The USDA growing zone is 4a in Dawson, ND. 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 Dawson is -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Dawson.

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Map of Dawson

— Map —Lat 46.8679, Lon -99.7536
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