Hardiness zones are directly related to the lowest temperature in which a particular plant will grow. A zone number correlates to the minimum temperature for each area. Gardeners should keep in mind the hardiness zone in which they work as well as soil conditions, sun and shade tolerances, wind exposure, and other factors.

Hardiness zones shown on this map can be used as a guide when selecting plants for your landscape. This map has been created from the University of Vermont Extension Service, Plant and Soil Science Department publication OH53 “New Vermont Hardiness Map” and Cornell University, New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Horticulture, “USDA Hardiness Zones for New York” Map.

The USDA Hardiness Zone Map can be found on the web at http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html