Nashville, Tennessee falls within USDA Hardiness Zones 7a (0°F to 5°F/-17.8°C to -15°C) and 7b (5°F to 10°F/-15°C to -12.2°C) based on current USDA data. The 2 USDA Hardiness Zones in Nashville, Tennessee are listed below.
- Zone 7a: Zone 7a is characterized by minimum temperatures ranging from 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C). Zone 7a in Nashville covers fewer areas compared to 7b, including places like Ashland City, Joelton, Orlinda, and Radnor Lake State Park.
- Zone 7b: Zone 7b is characterized by minimum temperatures ranging from 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C). Zone 7b covers the majority of Nashville locations including Downtown Nashville, Belle Meade, East Nashville, Music Row, Germantown, The Gulch, and over 120 other neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city.
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Nashville Planting Zones Table
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Nashville Planting zones Map
Nashville, Tennessee spans USDA Hardiness Zones 7a (0°F to 5°F/-17.8°C to -15°C) and 7b (5°F to 10°F/-15°C to -12.2°C).
Zone 7a
Zone 7a includes fewer areas than 7b, such as Ashland City, Joelton, Orlinda, and Radnor Lake State Park. This zone supports plants requiring extended cold periods during winter dormancy.
Cold-tolerant vegetables like Kale (Brassica oleracea) and Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) thrive here. Drought-resistant ornamentals plants for this zone include Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum).
Zone 7b
Zone 7b covers most Nashville areas, including areas like Downtown Nashville, Belle Meade, East Nashville, Music Row, Germantown, The Gulch, and over 120 neighborhoods. This warmer zone accommodates plants less tolerant of colder temperatures.
Heat-loving vegetables like Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and Eggplant (Solanum melongena) perform well here. Suitable ornamentals plants for this include Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor), and Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).