Preston-Potter Hollow's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Preston-Potter Hollow 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 Preston-Potter Hollow's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Preston-Potter Hollow area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Preston-Potter Hollow, NY.

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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 Preston-Potter Hollow is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Preston-Potter Hollow'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: 12469

Longitude: -74.2288

Latitude: 42.433

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10