Best Plants For Hughes, AK
A variety of plants are suitable for Hughes's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 1b, with average annual lows of -55 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Hughes, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Hughes
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus Americana)
- American Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)
- Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
- Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
- Blue Spurce (Picea pungens)
- Eastern Larch (Larix laricina)
- Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana)
- Northern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
- Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
- Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
- Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)
- Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
- Showy Mountain Ash (Sorbus decora)
- Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Tamarack (Larix laricina)
- Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
- White Spruce (Picea glauca)
Fruits for Hughes
- Arctic Kiwi
- Arctic Raspberry
- Black Chokeberry
- Boreal Apple
- Canadian Plum
- Cloudberry
- Currants
- Dolgo Crab Apples
- European Cranberry
- Gooseberry
- Haskap Berry
- High Bush Cranberry
- Juneberry
- Lingonberry
- Norkent Apple
- Seaberry
- Siberian Apricot
- Siberian Crab Apple
- Western Sandcherry
- Wild Strawberry
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Flowers for Hughes
- Alaska Bluebell (Mertensia paniculata)
- Arctic Aster (Eurybia sibirica)
- Arctic Lupine (Lupinus arcticus)
- Arctic Poppy (Papaver radicatum)
- Arctic Willows (Salix arctica)
- Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
- Dwarf Fireweed (Chamerion latifolium)
- Gentian (Gentiana algida)
- Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallii)
- Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
- Monkshood (Aconitum napellus)
- Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala)
- Nootka Lupine (Lupinus nootkatensis)
- Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris)
- Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)
- White Mountain Heather (Cassiope mertensiana)
- Woodland Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)
- Woolly Lousewort (Pedicularis lanata)
- Yellow Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala)
- Yellow Paintbrush (Castilleja sulphurea)
Vegetables for Hughes
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Collards
- Garlic
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Onion
- Peas
- Radish
- Siberian Peas
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Turnip
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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 Hughes, AK climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Hughes?+
Some of the best vegetables for Hughes, AK include arugula, beets and bok choy. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and Cabbage based on Hughes's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Hughes?+
Some of the best fruits for Hughes, AK include arctic kiwi, arctic raspberry and black chokeberry. Other recommended fruits include Boreal Apple, Canadian Plum and Cloudberry based on Hughes's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Hughes?+
Some of the best flowers for Hughes, AK include alaska bluebell (mertensia paniculata), arctic aster (eurybia sibirica) and arctic lupine (lupinus arcticus). Other recommended flowers include Arctic Poppy (Papaver radicatum), Arctic Willows (Salix arctica) and Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) based on Hughes's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Hughes?+
Some of the best trees for Hughes, AK include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and american mountain ash (sorbus americana). Other recommended trees include Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea), Black Spruce (Picea mariana) and Blue Spurce (Picea pungens) based on Hughes's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Hughes?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Hughes, AK. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AK Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Hughes 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 Hughes
Check the growing calendar for Hughes at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Hughes's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 1b
Longitude: -154.2376
Latitude: 66.0452
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -55 to -50
The USDA growing zone is 1b in Hughes, 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 Hughes is -55 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Hughes.
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Map of Hughes
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