{"id":121430,"date":"2024-10-10T18:01:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=121430"},"modified":"2024-10-10T18:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:38:57","slug":"planting-zones-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Planting Zones of New York State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re in the snowy Adirondacks or the busy streets of NYC, knowing your USDA hardiness zone is key to a thriving garden. <strong>New York spans planting<\/strong> <strong>zones 4a to 7b<\/strong>, each with its own gardening challenges and opportunities.<\/p>    <p>In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through each zone and share additional resources to help your outdoor space thrive in the local climate. Ready to dig in? Let\u2019s get started.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-e10d1c0d-6cc4-475a-bf81-1e26e404db71\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#0-plant-hardiness-zone-map-of-new-york\" style=\"\">Plant Hardiness Zone Map of New York<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#1-what-planting-zone-is-new-york\" style=\"\">What Planting Zone Is New York?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#2-zone-4a-30-f-to-25-f\" style=\"\">Zone 4a<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#3-zone-4b-25-f-to-20-f\" style=\"\">Zone 4b<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#4-zone-5a-20-f-to-15-f\" style=\"\">Zone 5a<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#5-zone-5b-15-f-to-10-f\" style=\"\">Zone 5b<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#6-zone-6a-10-f-to-5-f\" style=\"\">Zone 6a<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#7-zone-6b-5-f-to-0-f\" style=\"\">Zone 6b<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#8-zone-7a-0-f-to-5-f\" style=\"\">Zone 7a<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#9-zone-7b-5-f-to-10-f\" style=\"\">Zone 7b<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/planting-zones-new-york\/#10-lawn-care-tips-for-new-york\" style=\"\">Lawn Care Tips for New York<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-plant-hardiness-zone-map-of-new-york\">Plant Hardiness Zone Map of New York<\/h2>    <p>Here\u2019s the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of New York to help you visualize the different zones across the state:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"usda plant hardiness map new york\" class=\"wp-image-121439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-300x232.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-150x116.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-768x593.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/system\/files\/NY300_HS.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Read this guide \u2014 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-hardiness-zone-map-helps-yard\/\">How to Use the Updated USDA Hardiness Zone Map<\/a>\u201d \u2014 to discover how understanding your zone can lead to a healthier, more resilient garden tailored to your local climate.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-planting-zone-is-new-york\">What Planting Zone Is New York?<\/h2>    <p>Let\u2019s break down New York&#8217;s USDA Hardiness Zones so you can see which cities and regions fall into each one. But first, here\u2019s a quick overview of some of the top areas in New York and their respective planting zones:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Albany<\/td><td>6a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Binghamton<\/td><td>6a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brooklyn<\/td><td>7b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buffalo<\/td><td>6b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long Island<\/td><td>7a &#8211; 7b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NYC<\/td><td>7b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Queens<\/td><td>7b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rochester<\/td><td>6b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syracuse<\/td><td>6a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Upstate NY<\/td><td>4a &#8211; 7b<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-zone-4a-30-f-to-25-f\">Zone 4a: -30 F to -25 F<\/h3>    <p>This zone is found in the colder regions of the Adirondack Mountains, including villages like <strong>Lake Placid and Saranac Lake<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the coldest zone in the state, requiring hardy plants like wild bergamot that can withstand severe winters.<\/p>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Check out our article \u2014 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/native-plants-new-york\/\">Best New York Native Plants<\/a>\u201d \u2014 to learn which plants can thrive across the state\u2019s climate zones.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-zone-4b-25-f-to-20-f\">Zone 4b: -25 F to -20 F<\/h3>    <p>Similar to Zone 4a but slightly warmer, Zone 4b covers towns such as <strong>Massena<\/strong> and <strong>Indian Lake<\/strong>. It\u2019s still quite cold, so choose plants that can handle chilly temperatures, like beardtongue.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-zone-5a-20-f-to-15-f\">Zone 5a: -20 F to -15 F<\/h3>    <p>Zone 5a includes cities like <strong>Watertown<\/strong> and <strong>Plattsburgh<\/strong>. This zone experiences cold winters but is a bit more temperate compared to Zones 4a and 4b.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-zone-5b-15-f-to-10-f\">Zone 5b: -15 F to -10 F<\/h3>    <p>Expanding into parts of <strong>central New York<\/strong>, including areas around <strong>Utica<\/strong> and <strong>Rome<\/strong>, Zone 5b is suitable for a variety of cold-tolerant plants, including New England aster and American black elderberry.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-zone-6a-10-f-to-5-f\">Zone 6a: -10 F to -5 F<\/h3>    <p>Zone 6a covers areas such as the <strong>Hudson Valley<\/strong> and the cities of <strong>Albany,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Syracuse, Binghamton,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Ithaca<\/strong>. The winters here can be severe, making it necessary to winterize your lawn and plants. Here are a few articles to help with these fall chores:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-winterize-a-garden\/\">How to Winterize a Garden (in 12 Easy Steps)<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-winterize-your-lawn\/\">How to Winterize Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-zone-6b-5-f-to-0-f\">Zone 6b: -5 F to 0 F<\/h3>    <p>Spanning cities like <strong>Rochester,<\/strong><strong> Newark<\/strong>, <strong>Poughkeepsie<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Buffalo<\/strong>, Zone 6b is warmer compared to the more northern zones, but the winters can still be brutal. Remember to winterize your sprinkler system and lawn mower once the lawn care season has ended:<br><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-winterize-your-sprinkler-system\/\">How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/winterize-lawn-mower-3-steps\/\">How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-zone-7a-0-f-to-5-f\">Zone 7a: 0 F to 5 F<\/h3>    <p>Zone 7a covers <strong>some of Suffolk County on Long Island<\/strong>, including <strong>Westhampton<\/strong> and parts of <strong>Southampton<\/strong>, as well as the cities of <strong>White Plains <\/strong>and<strong> Peekskill. <\/strong>This zone experiences relatively mild winters, allowing for a broad range of plants to thrive. It\u2019s ideal for those who want a garden with more variety and less winter hardship.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-zone-7b-5-f-to-10-f\">Zone 7b: 5 F to 10 F<\/h3>    <p>In New York\u2019s warmest zone of 7b, you\u2019ll find <strong>New York City<\/strong>, including <strong>Manhattan<\/strong>, <strong>Brooklyn<\/strong>, and <strong>Queens<\/strong>, as well as parts of <strong>Long Island<\/strong> and <strong>Suffolk County<\/strong>, <strong>Montauk<\/strong>, and <strong>Yonkers<\/strong>. With milder winters, this zone is perfect for a wide variety of plants, like common buttonbush, that need less frost protection.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-lawn-care-tips-for-new-york\">Lawn Care Tips for New York<\/h2>    <p>Caring for your lawn effectively in New York requires adapting to the specific conditions of your planting zone.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>In colder zones, like 4a and 4b, ensure your lawn receives adequate winter protection and adjust your watering schedule to prevent freezing.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>In milder zones like 6b to 7b, you can be a bit more flexible with your lawn care routine, but still, monitor for frost and adjust watering as needed.<\/p>    <p>For more detailed lawn care tips for the Empire State, check out our guides:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/best-grass-seed-new-york\/\">Best Grass Seed for New York<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/new-york\/common-weeds-new-york\/\">Common Weeds in New York<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-call-a-pro-for-help\">Call a Pro for Help<\/h2>    <p>Understanding your planting zone is the first step to a beautiful and flourishing garden. Whether you\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/new-york-ny-landscaping\">New York City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/buffalo-ny-landscaping\">Buffalo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/yonkers-ny-landscaping\">Yonkers<\/a>, or another city, knowing your zone helps you select the perfect plants for your space.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>For expert lawn care help in NY state, don\u2019t hesitate to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">local landscaping services<\/a>. With their expertise, your outdoor space will surely thrive all year round.<\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: A house in Livonia, New York \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dougtone\/6465441705\/in\/photolist-8za689-8s3kMg-8WM5Hm-8saHkm-aTERje-aRk5yR-7qnWgx-8Co4Na-9TDDAc-8RJA5H-aU5H4R-8C3R4X-dbi5sU-anDwXk-bwmhde-aRk5rT-6z3gaE-9vNHyr-a17JTj-7pR9qi-aXCUXr-81c6o6-8Sfdg9-7pV95E-aYcy1H-aXBGZZ-9skvRE-aSaTkz-8C3Nzx-8ECK7f-aTEQYV-b2wf4k-8EzDdF-b2weU8-bzBWaf-aTEPFn-9JeqZG-8s8DMk-8ECJhY-aXBGUp-aXBJ6x-9vNSyx-8SFmws-8C6Rro-bwnrjV-aTEY7i-arCjdt-7yftNa-8RMH9N-bNMbnP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doug Kerr<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore New York&#8217;s planting zones from 4a to 7b. 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