More Information About The USDA Arizona Hardiness Zone Map
Above is the USDA Arizona map for planting and growing zones. The USDA zones were created to help gardeners understand what will grow best in their garden. Using the zone system will help gardeners in Arizona climate zones to be more successful in their landscaping efforts.
To learn what the USDA Arizona hardiness zones for plants are in your area, find where you live on the map then note the color over that area. Then match that color to the color on the legend. Once you do this, you will know the Arizona climate zone you live in.
When looking at this map, please be aware that the USDA Arizona planting zone map above is based on the 2012 USDA hardiness zone map. This zones map took into account the current climate change and warmer temperatures experienced by most of the United States.
With a good understanding of the zones for plants & trees in Arizona, you can shop for plants more confidently. Reputable nurseries will clearly mark the hardiness zone for any plant that that they have for sale. You simply need to match the zone appropriate for your area to the zone marked on the plant. It is just that easy and makes gardening very easy for anyone to do.
Now that you know what the Arizona climate zones are and what hardiness zone your are is in, you can use this information to create a beautiful garden.