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What’s
Your Zone?

(MS) — When purchasing plants and trees you may have noticed the tag
lists specific hardiness zones in which the plant should thrive. According
to The National Arbor Day Foundation, the United States and Canada are divided
into 11 areas based on 10 degree Fahrenheit changes in the average annual minimum
temperature. Just remember that other variations, including soil condition,
wind and rainfall, can affect the vitality of trees and plants, so hardiness
zone alone is not indicative of plant survival.

When
to plant for your zone-Weather Channel Link