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Best Plants For Galena, AK

A variety of plants are suitable for Galena'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 Galena, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Galena include arugula, beets and bok choy, while fruits like arctic kiwi, arctic raspberry and black chokeberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like alaska bluebell (mertensia paniculata), arctic aster (eurybia sibirica) and arctic lupine (lupinus arcticus) for the best results.

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Trees for Galena

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus Americana)Tree
  • American Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)Tree
  • Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)Tree
  • Black Spruce (Picea mariana)Tree
  • Blue Spurce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Eastern Larch (Larix laricina)Tree
  • Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana)Tree
  • Northern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)Tree
  • Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)Tree
  • Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)Tree
  • Showy Mountain Ash (Sorbus decora)Tree
  • Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Tamarack (Larix laricina)Tree
  • Trembling Aspen (Populus tremuloides)Tree
  • White Spruce (Picea glauca)Tree
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Fruits for Galena

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  • Arctic KiwiFruit
  • Arctic RaspberryFruit
  • Black ChokeberryFruit
  • Boreal AppleFruit
  • Canadian PlumFruit
  • CloudberryFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • Dolgo Crab ApplesFruit
  • European CranberryFruit
  • GooseberryFruit
  • Haskap BerryFruit
  • High Bush CranberryFruit
  • JuneberryFruit
  • LingonberryFruit
  • Norkent AppleFruit
  • SeaberryFruit
  • Siberian ApricotFruit
  • Siberian Crab AppleFruit
  • Western SandcherryFruit
  • Wild StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for Galena

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  • Alaska Bluebell (Mertensia paniculata)Flower
  • Arctic Aster (Eurybia sibirica)Flower
  • Arctic Lupine (Lupinus arcticus)Flower
  • Arctic Poppy (Papaver radicatum)Flower
  • Arctic Willows (Salix arctica)Flower
  • Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)Flower
  • Dwarf Fireweed (Chamerion latifolium)Flower
  • Gentian (Gentiana algida)Flower
  • Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallii)Flower
  • Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)Flower
  • Monkshood (Aconitum napellus)Flower
  • Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala)Flower
  • Nootka Lupine (Lupinus nootkatensis)Flower
  • Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris)Flower
  • Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)Flower
  • White Mountain Heather (Cassiope mertensiana)Flower
  • Woodland Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)Flower
  • Woolly Lousewort (Pedicularis lanata)Flower
  • Yellow Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala)Flower
  • Yellow Paintbrush (Castilleja sulphurea)Flower
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Vegetables for Galena

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  • ArugulaVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bok ChoyVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CollardsVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • Mustard GreensVegetable
  • OnionVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • Siberian PeasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TurnipVegetable

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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 Galena, AK climate.

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

Some of the best vegetables for Galena, AK include arugula, beets and bok choy. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and Cabbage based on Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

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

Some of the best fruits for Galena, AK include arctic kiwi, arctic raspberry and black chokeberry. Other recommended fruits include Boreal Apple, Canadian Plum and Cloudberry based on Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

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

Some of the best flowers for Galena, 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 Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Galena?+

Some of the best trees for Galena, 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 Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

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

We're still building our shrubs database for Galena, 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 Galena, AK
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Galena 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 Galena

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

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Galena's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 1b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -156.8635

Latitude: 64.7381

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -55 to -50

The USDA growing zone is 1b in Galena, 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 Galena is -55 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Galena.

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

Map of Galena

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 64.7381, Lon -156.8635
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