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Best Plants For Ferry, AK

A variety of plants are suitable for Ferry's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 2a, with average annual lows of -50 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Ferry, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Ferry include beets, broccoli and brussel sprouts, while fruits like apples, blackberries and blueberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like anemone, blanket flower and daffodil for the best results.

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Trees for Ferry

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  • Amur MapleTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black SpruceTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • Gray DogwoodTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Mugo PineTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Quaking AspenTree
  • Red PineTree
  • Scotch PineTree
  • Siberian CrabappleTree
  • Siberian Pea TreeTree
  • SilverberryTree
  • Snowy Mountain AshTree
  • TamarackTree
  • Trembling AspenTree
  • White Pine.Tree
  • White SpruceTree
  • White WillowTree
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Fruits for Ferry

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  • ApplesFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • ChokecherriesFruit
  • CranberriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • Hardy KiwiFruit
  • HaskapFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • LingonberriesFruit
  • Mountain AshFruit
  • Nanking CherryFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • Saskatoon BerriesFruit
  • ServiceberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Ferry

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  • AnemoneFlower
  • Blanket FlowerFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • False IndigoFlower
  • Hellebore.Flower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • LupineFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • Pasque FlowerFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • Prickly Pear CactusFlower
  • Purple ConeflowerFlower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • Shooting StarFlower
  • Siberian IrisFlower
  • SnowdropFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • YarrowFlower
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Vegetables for Ferry

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussel SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • Green OnionsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • KohlrabiVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • Mustard GreensVegetable
  • ParsnipsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • RutabagasVegetable
  • Snow PeasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable

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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 Ferry, AK climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Ferry?+

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

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Ferry?+

Some of the best fruits for Ferry, AK include apples, blackberries and blueberries. Other recommended fruits include Cherry, Chokecherries and Cranberries based on Ferry's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Ferry?+

Some of the best flowers for Ferry, AK include anemone, blanket flower and daffodil. Other recommended flowers include Daylily, False Indigo and Hellebore. based on Ferry's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Ferry?+

Some of the best trees for Ferry, AK include amur maple, balsam fir and black spruce. Other recommended trees include Blue Spruce, Gray Dogwood and Green Ash based on Ferry's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Ferry?+

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

Map of AK Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”AK ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Ferry, AK
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Ferry 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 Ferry

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

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Ferry's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 2a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -148.9205

Latitude: 64.0496

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -50 to -45

The USDA growing zone is 2a in Ferry, 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 Ferry is -50 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Ferry.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Ferry, AK.

Map of Ferry

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 64.0496, Lon -148.9205
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