Forest View's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Forest View a growing zone designation of 6a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Forest View's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Forest View area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Forest View, IL.


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Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Forest View is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Forest View's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -87.7798
Latitude: 41.8072
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

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