The 2 USDA planting zones in Annapolis, Maryland are Zone 7b and Zone 8a, according to the latest USDA update of 2023. The majority of Annapolis proper falls within Zone 8a, and surrounding communities are in Zone 7b. The 2 planting zones in Annapolis are listed below.
- Zone 7b: Zone 7b has a minimum temperature range of 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C) and have locations like Arden on the Severn, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Epping Forest, Gambrills, Herald Harbor, Millersville, Riva Trace, Riva, Sherwood Forest, and West River. This zone dominates western and northwestern Annapolis communities.
- Zone 8a: Zone 8a covers Annapolis city proper and coastal areas, where proximity to the Chesapeake Bay creates milder winter microclimates and has a minimum temperature range of 10°F to 15°F (-12.2°C to -9.4°C). It include locations like Acton’s Landing, Admiral Heights, Amberley, Anchorage, Annapolis Cove, Annapolis Neck, Arnold, Arundel on the Bay, Cape St. Claire, Downtown Annapolis, Eastport, Odenton, Severna Park, and Shady Side.
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Annapolis Growing Zones
The 2 USDA planting zones in Annapolis, Maryland are Zone 7b and Zone 8a.

Zone 7b
Zone 7b (5°F to 10°F / -15°C to -12.2°C) dominates western and northwestern Annapolis communities and is ideal for plants and trees that tolerate moderately cold winters, such as broccoli (Brassica oleracea), carrots (Daucus carota), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) and Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima).
Zone 8a
Zone 8a (10°F to 15°F (-12.2°C to -9.4°C) covers Annapolis city proper and coastal areas, it offers a longer growing season and supports heat-loving plants like okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), Fig (Ficus carica), Lantana (Lantana camara), Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) and Agave (Agave spp.).