Au Sable's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Au Sable 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 Au Sable's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Au Sable area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Au Sable, MI.


Metal Seed Storage Box

Raised Garden Planter

Self Watering Plant Pots

Small Greenhouse Kit

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
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 Au Sable is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Au Sable'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: 48750
Longitude: -83.3423
Latitude: 44.4105
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

Seed Starting Trays

Raised Garden Planter

Brass Watering Can

Metal Arbor Trellis
