Tulsa, Oklahoma spans USDA planting zones 7a-7b according to 2023 USDA data, marking the humid subtropical-continental climate transition. Zone 7b experiences minimum temperatures of 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C) and encompasses downtown and suburban areas. Zone 7a features colder 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C) ranges and occurs in northeastern neighborhoods.
You can find your Tulsa USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, location based interactive map or by using planting zone table.
Tulsa, OK, Zones by ZipCode
Planting Zones Tulsa, OK, Map
Select or type your Tulsa location in the selection box below, to find its USDA Planting Zone. Change map layers from top right corner button in mapview.
City Name
Tulsa Area Planting Zone
Planting Zones
Planting Zones
Tulsa Planting Zones Table
| Tulsa Location | Planting Zone |
|---|---|
| Loading Tulsa zones data… | |
No items found matching your search
Try a different search term or clear the search field.
What are planting zones in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
1. Zone 7a
This zone, shown in dark blue color on map above, covers small area of northeastern edge of Tulsa. With average annual minimum temperatures ranging from 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C), it represents coolest areas in region. It includes some of city’s northernmost neighborhoods.
2. Zone 7b
Tulsa’s Zone 7b spans 5–10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C) minimum temperatures and covers downtown, suburbs, and zip codes 74101 (Central Tulsa); 74103 (Riverside); 74105 (Midtown); 74110 (North Tulsa); 74114 (Utica Square); 74119 (CBD); 74126 (Turley); 74130 (Gilcrease); 74135 (Southern Hills); 74145 (East Tulsa).
The 2023 USDA update reclassified most areas from Zone 7a to 7b, reflecting regional warming trends. Zone 7a now occurs only in northeastern Tulsa neighborhoods with 0–5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C) extremes.
How has Tulsa’s hardiness zone recently changed?
According to 2023 USDA Hardiness Zone Map, Tulsa (OK) now includes both Zones 7a and 7b. This shows change from 2012 map, which classified Tulsa solely in Zone 7a. Inclusion of Zone 7b indicates trend towards slightly warmer minimum temperatures in area.
What native flowers and trees suit Tulsa gardens?
Some recommended native flowering plants for Tulsa include:
- Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana)
- Indian blanket (Gaillardia)
- Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Trees that thrive in Tulsa’s environment include:
- Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Red maple (Acer rubrum)
- Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii)
- Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)
These plants and trees are adapted to Tulsa’s climate, require less maintenance, support local pollinators, and provide shade and aesthetic value.