A relatively temperate climate in North Carolina enables gardeners to grow of a diverse array of perennial plants. Check out the North Carolina planting zones map below to learn more.
NC Planting Zones
Click here for full resolution USDA North Carolina growing zones map
The 2023 North Carolina planting zones map, as shown above, indicates the specific growing zones that include specific regions of the state.
The southeastern region of the state rarely experiences winter lows of 20 degrees F., whereas the northwestern region of the state has the coldest average extreme winter lows, with a potential low of -10 degrees F. The zones of North Carolina span from 6a to 9a.
You can expand the map above in order to determine your location. If you are uncertain about your location within the North Carolina growing zones map, you may also visit the USDA website and enter your zip code.
The 2023 map is more detailed than previous versions and includes a more advanced zone finder feature.
The new map, which was released at the end of 2023, is based on 30 years of meteorological data that has been gathered from thousands of weather stations across the United States. Each zone is further divided into 5-degree subzones, with increments of 10 degrees.
The zones have also been determined by factors such as elevation and proximity to a major body of water.
Top Questions
According to the latest North Carolina planting zones map, the state’s growing zones range from 5b to 8b.
Most of NC has as a humid subtropical climate, however, some portions of the state along the Appalachian Mountains have a subtropical highland climate.
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John
What’s the growing zone of Raleigh, NC?