Oakwood Hills's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Oakwood Hills a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Oakwood Hills's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Oakwood Hills area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Oakwood Hills, IL.


Raised Garden Planter

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop
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 Oakwood Hills is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Oakwood Hills'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: 5b
Zip Codes: 60013
Longitude: -88.2401
Latitude: 42.2478
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop

Seed Starting Trays
