Hickory Hills's Hardiness Zone

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

Worm Composting Kit

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Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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Reusable Grow Bags

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Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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 Hickory Hills is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Hickory 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: 6a

Zip Codes: 18661

Longitude: -75.8221

Latitude: 41.0347

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5