Best Plants For Paxson, AK
A variety of plants are suitable for Paxson's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 3a, with average annual lows of -40 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Paxson, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Paxson
- American Mountain Ash
- Balsam Fir
- Black Spruce
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Boxelder Maple
- Burkwood Viburnum
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Eastern White Pine
- European Beech
- Green Ash.
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Scots Pine
- Sugar Maple
- Tamarack
- Weeping Willow
- White Ash
- White Spruce
Fruits for Paxson
- Apples
- Arctic Kiwi
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Cornelian Cherries
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Haskap berries
- Juneberries
- Pears
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon Berries
- Sea Buckthorn
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Paxson
- Aster
- Black Eyed Susan
- Bleeding Heart
- Chrysanthemums
- Clematis
- Columbines
- Daylily
- Forget-me-not
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Lily of the Valley
- Lupine
- Pansies
- Peony
- Phlox
- Purple Coneflower
- Rosehips
- Siberian Iris
- Snowdrops
- Yarrow
Vegetables for Paxson
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Rutabagas
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
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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 Paxson, AK climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Paxson?+
Some of the best vegetables for Paxson, AK include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Paxson's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Paxson?+
Some of the best fruits for Paxson, AK include apples, arctic kiwi and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Cornelian Cherries based on Paxson's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Paxson?+
Some of the best flowers for Paxson, AK include aster, black eyed susan and bleeding heart. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Columbines based on Paxson's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Paxson?+
Some of the best trees for Paxson, AK include american mountain ash, balsam fir and black spruce. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Boxelder Maple based on Paxson's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Paxson?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Paxson, AK. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AK Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Paxson 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 Paxson
Check the growing calendar for Paxson at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Paxson's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 3a
Longitude: -145.7312
Latitude: 63.011
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -40 to -35
The USDA growing zone is 3a in Paxson, 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 Paxson is -40 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Paxson.
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Map of Paxson
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