Appleton, Wisconsin falls entirely within USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, featuring average annual minimum temperatures of -15°F to -10°F (-26.1°C to -23.3°C), according to the latest USDA classification.
Zone 5b covers all areas within the Appleton’s city limits and surrounding communities, including Downtown Appleton, Grand Chute, Little Chute, Fox Crossing, Kimberly, Menasha, and Neenah.
The Zone 5b classification extends throughout Outagamie County and portions of Calumet and Winnebago Counties that include Appleton’s suburbs and neighborhoods such as North Appleton, Southeast Appleton, Eagle Flats, and the Fox River Mall area.
Verify your Appleton, Wisconsin, USDA zone using our three tools given below, zipcode to planting zone search tool, interactive map, or planting zone table.
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Appleton Planting Zones Table
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Plants for Appleton Growing Zone
Appleton, Wisconsin falls entirely within USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. This zone supports hardy perennials like Aster (Asteraceae) and Bee balm (Monarda), cold-resistant shrubs like American holly (Ilex verticillata) and Butterfly bush (Buddleia), and adaptable trees such as Crabapple (Malus) and Paperbark maple (Acer griseum).
Zone 5b also supports cool-season vegetables including lettuce, spinach, and beets as well as various berries like raspberries and blueberries.
