What Growing Zone Is Belle Meade?

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Belle Meade a growing zone designation of 7b. Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Belle Meade's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature.Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Belle Meade's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

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If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Belle Meade area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Belle Meade, TN.

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The growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Belle Meade is in growing zone 7b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Belle Meade'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 map of the United States

Some zones may have been changed by the USDA as of 2023. To see if the Belle Meade area has been affected, refer to this map of half zone changes from the 2012 version of the USDA zones to the 2023 version.

map of usda hardiness zone changes from 2012 to 2023

Half zone changes from 2012 to 2023

The updated map shows that over half of the Southeast has warmed by about half a zone. For gardeners, that means you can now grow plants that tolerate a bit more heat and less frost than before. The tan areas reflect this shift. Meanwhile, the white areas had slight temperature changes, but not enough to move them into a new zone. In the Western U.S., a few spots shifted cooler. That’s not due to a colder climate, but because the new map uses a larger dataset, giving a more accurate picture of local conditions. It's important to keep track of these changes when planning your garden!

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Hardiness Zone FAQ

Have questions about hardiness zones and what they mean for your garden? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about USDA hardiness zones and how they affect plant selection in Belle Meade, TN.

The USDA hardiness zone is 7b for Belle Meade. This is sometimes also referred to as the growing or planting zone. These terms are used interchangeably.

Belle Meade's Growing Zone Details

USDA Growing Zone: 7b

Zip Codes: 37215, 37205

Longitude: -86.8562

Latitude: 36.0994

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

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