Best Plants For Skwentna, AK
A variety of plants are suitable for Skwentna's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4b, with average annual lows of -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Skwentna, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Skwentna
- American Basswood
- American Beech
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Spruce
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Eastern Hemlock
- Eastern White Pine
- Green Ash
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Red Maple
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Tamarack
- White Spruce
- Yellow Birch
Fruits for Skwentna
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Crabapples
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Honeyberries
- Kiwifruits
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon Berries.
- Sour Cherries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Skwentna
- Aster (Aster)
- Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
- Campanula (Campanula)
- Columbine (Aquilegia)
- Coral Bells (Heuchera)
- Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).
- Daylily (Hemerocallis)
- Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)
- Goldenrod (Solidago)
- Hosta (Hosta)
- Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
- Lupine (Lupinus)
- Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)
- Peony (Paeonia)
- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)
- Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)
- Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Vegetables for Skwentna
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Collard Greens
- Garlic
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Radish
- Rutabagas
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Turnips
- Winter squash.
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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 Skwentna, AK climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Skwentna?+
Some of the best vegetables for Skwentna, AK include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Skwentna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Skwentna?+
Some of the best fruits for Skwentna, AK include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Crabapples based on Skwentna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Skwentna?+
Some of the best flowers for Skwentna, AK include aster (aster), black eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Campanula (Campanula), Columbine (Aquilegia) and Coral Bells (Heuchera) based on Skwentna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Skwentna?+
Some of the best trees for Skwentna, AK include american basswood, american beech and american elm. Other recommended trees include Balsam Fir, Black Cherry and Black Spruce based on Skwentna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Skwentna?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Skwentna, AK. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AK Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Skwentna hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alaska.
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Best Time to Plant in Skwentna
Check the growing calendar for Skwentna at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Skwentna's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 4b
Longitude: -151.2096
Latitude: 61.9314
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20
The USDA growing zone is 4b in Skwentna, AK. 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 Skwentna is -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Skwentna.
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Map of Skwentna
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