The 2 USDA Planting zones in Huntsville, Alabama are USDA Hardiness Zone 7b and 8a, as per latest USDA update in 2023. The 2 planting zones in Huntsville, Alabama are listed below.
- USDA Hardiness Zone 8a: USDA Hardiness Zone 8a features minimum temperatures ranging from 10°F to 15°F (-12.2°C to -9.4°C) and covers most of Huntsville, including neighborhoods like Downtown Huntsville, Hampton Cove, MidCity District, Five Points Historic District, and Goldsmith Schiffman.
- USDA Hardiness Zone 7b: USDA Hardiness Zone 7b experiences cooler minimum temperatures of 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C) and includes elevated areas like Monte Sano Mountain and regions near James O’Shaughnessy’s Lily Lake.
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Huntsville Planting Zones
The 2 planting zones in Huntsville, Alabama are USDA Hardiness Zone 7b and 8a.

USDA Hardiness Zone 8a
USDA Hardiness Zone 8a (10°F to 15°F /-12.2°C to -9.4°C) covers most of Huntsville, including Downtown Huntsville, Hampton Cove, MidCity District, Five Points Historic District, and Goldsmith Schiffman.
Zone 8a is ideal for cultivating plants that thrive in mild winters, like Figs (Ficus carica), Camellias (Camellia spp.), and Meyer’s Lemon (Citrus x limon ‘Meyer’).
USDA Hardiness Zone 7b
USDA Hardiness Zone 7b experiences cooler minimum temperatures of 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C). This zone includes elevated areas like Monte Sano Mountain and regions near James O’Shaughnessy’s Lily Lake.
Zone 7b supports plants requiring slightly colder conditions, like Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.), Reliance Peaches (Prunus persica ‘Reliance’), and Apple (Malus domestica).