Pittsboro's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Pittsboro a growing zone designation of 8a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Pittsboro's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Pittsboro area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Pittsboro, NC.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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 Pittsboro is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Pittsboro'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: 8a

Zip Codes: 27312

Longitude: -79.1713

Latitude: 35.7255

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15