Charlotte, North Carolina falls entirely within USDA Hardiness Zone 8a (10°F to 15°F/-12.2°C to -9.4°C) per the 2023 classification update. This zone covers all neighborhoods and zip codes, offering consistent planting guidelines for gardens and landscapes citywide.
You can pinpoint your Charolette USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, Easy interactive map or by using planting zone table.
Charlotte Planting Zones by ZipCode
Planting Zones Charlotte Map
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Planting zone in Charlotte, North Carolina
Zone 8a
Charlotte, North Carolina’s entire area falls within Zone 8a (shown in green on the map). The city’s uniform zone classification provides consistent planting guidelines for gardeners and landscapers across all neighborhoods. Zone 8a supports heat-loving plants like Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary), Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly Grass), Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea), and Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly).
Please note that microclimates can occur within Zone 8a due to three factors: urban heat island effects, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation variations, despite the city’s uniform zonal classification.