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Best Plants For Point Lay, AK

A variety of plants are suitable for Point Lay's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 2b, with average annual lows of -45 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Point Lay, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Point Lay include arugula, beets and bok choy, while fruits like arctic grapes, arctic plums and arctic raspberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like american pasqueflower., arctic fire dogwood and beach rose for the best results.

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Trees for Point Lay

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  • American LarchTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Balsam PoplarTree
  • Black AshTree
  • Black SpruceTree
  • Eastern HemlockTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Jack PineTree
  • Manitoba MapleTree
  • Mountain MapleTree
  • Northern Red Oak.Tree
  • Northern White CedarTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Quaking AspenTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Red PineTree
  • TamarackTree
  • Trembling AspenTree
  • White SpruceTree

Fruits for Point Lay

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  • Arctic GrapesFruit
  • Arctic PlumsFruit
  • Arctic RaspberriesFruit
  • Black CurrantFruit
  • ChokeberryFruit
  • Crab AppleFruit
  • ElderberryFruit
  • ElderberryFruit
  • GooseberryFruit
  • Hardy KiwiFruit
  • Highbush CranberryFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • Lewis' Mock OrangeFruit
  • Mountain AshFruit
  • Nanking CherryFruit
  • Northern Sand CherryFruit
  • Pin CherryFruit
  • Saskatoon BerryFruit
  • Seaberry.Fruit
  • White CurrantFruit

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Flowers for Point Lay

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  • American Pasqueflower.Flower
  • Arctic Fire DogwoodFlower
  • Beach RoseFlower
  • Black-Eyed SusanFlower
  • Blanket FlowerFlower
  • BloodrootFlower
  • Canada LilyFlower
  • Canadian ColumbineFlower
  • LupineFlower
  • Marsh MarigoldFlower
  • Mountain MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • Prairie ConeflowerFlower
  • Prairie CrocusFlower
  • Purple ConeflowerFlower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • Siberian IrisFlower
  • Siberian WallflowerFlower
  • Virginia BluebellFlower
  • Yellow Oxeye DaisyFlower

Vegetables for Point Lay

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  • ArugulaVegetable
  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bok ChoyVegetable
  • Broad BeansVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CollardsVegetable
  • Early Variety PotatoesVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • Mustard GreensVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • RhubarbVegetable
  • RutabagasVegetable
  • 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 Point Lay, AK climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Point Lay?+

Some of the best vegetables for Point Lay, AK include arugula, beets and bok choy. Other recommended vegetables include Broad Beans, Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage based on Point Lay's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Point Lay?+

Some of the best fruits for Point Lay, AK include arctic grapes, arctic plums and arctic raspberries. Other recommended fruits include Black Currant, Chokeberry and Crab Apple based on Point Lay's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Point Lay?+

Some of the best flowers for Point Lay, AK include american pasqueflower., arctic fire dogwood and beach rose. Other recommended flowers include Black-Eyed Susan, Blanket Flower and Bloodroot based on Point Lay's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Point Lay?+

Some of the best trees for Point Lay, AK include american larch, balsam fir and balsam poplar. Other recommended trees include Black Ash, Black Spruce and Eastern Hemlock based on Point Lay's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Point Lay?+

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

Map of AK Hardiness Zones

— Plate —AK · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Point Lay, AK
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Point Lay 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 Point Lay

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

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Point Lay's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 2b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -162.8678

Latitude: 69.7443

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -45 to -40

The USDA growing zone is 2b in Point Lay, 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 Point Lay is -45 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Point Lay.

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Map of Point Lay

— Map —Lat 69.7443, Lon -162.8678
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