USDA Hardiness Zones are a guide defined by the United States Department of Agriculture to categorize regions based on their minimum winter temperatures. These zones help gardeners and growers determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The zones are numbered from 1 through 13, with each zone representing a 10-degree Fahrenheit difference in the average annual minimum temperature. A zone may also be divided into subzones A and B, which indicate a 5-degree difference.
Don’t know your zone? Check out the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map where you can enter your zip code to discover your zone.
For bamboo selection, understanding your local USDA Zone is crucial because it helps you choose bamboo species that can survive and flourish in your area’s winter climate. Each bamboo product page on our website includes the USDA Zone(s) in which that bamboo species is known to grow well. By matching these zones with your own, you can ensure a successful and thriving bamboo garden or landscape feature. For example, if you live in an area classified as USDA Zone 7, you’ll want to select bamboo varieties that are rated for Zone 7 or lower. This ensures that the bamboo can withstand the coldest temperatures expected in your region.
We recommend checking the USDA Zone information provided with each of our bamboo products and comparing it to the zone for your area. This simple step will help guide your bamboo selection process, ensuring that you choose plants best suited for your climate, leading to greater gardening success and satisfaction.
