Best Plants For Cantwell, AK
USDA Growing Zone: 4a
Zip Codes: 99729
Longitude: -148.8158
Latitude: 63.379
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25

The USDA growing zone is 4a in Cantwell, AK. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Cantwell, AK.

Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Seed Starting Trays
Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Cantwell at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
American Basswood
American Elm
American Sycamore
Balsam Fir
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Blue Spruce
Canadian Hemlock
Eastern Hemlock
Eastern White Pine
Hackberry
Hawthorn
Honey Locust
Northern Red Oak
Norway Spruce
River Birch
Sugar Maple
Tamarack
White Ash
White Spruce
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Highbush cranberries
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon berries
Strawberries
Flowers
Astilbe (Astilbe)
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Clematis (Clematis)
Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Coreopsis (Coreopsis)
Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Delphinium (Delphinium)
Hosta (Hosta spp.)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lupine (Lupinus)
Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
Phlox (Phlox paniculata)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum)
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)
Veronica (Veronica)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Vegetables
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Sweet Corn
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini

Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Self Watering Plant Pots
Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Raised Garden Bed Kit
Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Brass Watering Can
Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.