Long Island, New York, covers USDA Hardiness Zones 7a and 7b, according to the 2023 USDA update. The 2 planting zones in Long Island are listed below.
- Zone 7b (5°F to 10°F/-15°C to -12.2°C) covers the majority of the region, including areas like Hempstead, Huntington Bay, and Southampton.
- Zone 7a (0°F to 5°F/-17.8°C to -15°C) characterized by slightly colder minimums includes locations such as Riverhead, Bellport, and East Quogue. This classification reflects the island’s diverse microclimates across its urban, suburban, and coastal areas.
Pinpoint your Long Island, New York, USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, Easy location based interactive map or by using planting zone table.
Long Island Planting Zones by ZipCode
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Long Island Planting Zones Map
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Long Island Planting Zones Table
The table below list all the Long Island locations with their USDA Hardiness Zones.
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Long Island Planting Zone
The 2 planting zones in Long Island, New York are Zone 7a and Zone 7b.
Zone 7b
Zone 7b is a planting zone with winter temperature minimums between 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C). Zone 7b covers the majority of Long Island, including areas like Hempstead, Huntington Bay, and Southampton.
This zone supports heat-loving vegetables like tomatoes and corn, and ornamentals like Limelight hydrangea, Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, and Pure Joy sedum. It is one of the best planting zones for a wide variety of plants due to its relatively mild winter temperatures.
Zone 7a
Zone 7a is a planting zone with winter temperature minimums between 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C). Zone 7a is characterized by slightly colder minimums and includes locations such as Riverhead, Bellport, and East Quogue.
This zone offers growing conditions for cold-hardy plants like Compact Hinoki cypress, Mugo pine, and Gold Standard hosta, reflecting the island’s diverse microclimate influenced by its coastal geography.