Best Plants For Birch Creek, AK

plants by zone map for Birch Creek, AK

A variety of plants are suitable for Birch Creek's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 3b, with average annual lows of -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Birch Creek, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Birch Creek include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, black-eyed susan and bleeding heart for the best results.

Trees for Birch Creek

American Elm
Amur Maple
Balsam Fir
Colorado Blue Spruce
Eastern Redbud
Eastern White Pine
Green Ash
Hackberry
Northern Pin Oak
Northern Red Oak
Norway Maple
Ohio Buckeye
Paper Birch
Pin Cherry
River Birch
Siberian Spruce
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Tamarack
White Poplar

Fruits for Birch Creek

Apple
Apricot
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Cranberry
Currant
Elderberry
Gooseberry
Grape
Haskap
Juneberry
Lingonberry
Pear
Plum
Raspberry
Rhubarb
Saskatoon Berries
Sea Buckthorn
Strawberry

Flowers for Birch Creek

Aster
Black-eyed Susan
Bleeding Heart
Coneflower
Daffodils
Daylily
Foxglove
Iris
Lily of the Valley
Lupine
Marigolds
Nasturtiums
Pansy
Petunias
Phlox
Poppies.
Shasta Daisy
Sunflower
Sweet William
Tulips

Vegetables for Birch Creek

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collards
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Onions
Parsnip
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Rutabaga
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Turnips
Zucchini

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 Birch Creek, AK climate.

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

Map of AK Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Birch Creek ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alaska.

Best Time to Plant in Birch Creek

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

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Birch Creek's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 3b

Zip Codes: 99730

Longitude: -145.8699

Latitude: 66.2686

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -35 to -30

The USDA growing zone is 3b in Birch Creek, 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 Birch Creek is -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Birch Creek, AK.

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