USDA Hardiness Zone 5a: Planting Guide
Min temp
-20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Compatible crops
10
Sample region
Maine
Cool temperate zone with strong apple, pear, plum, and cherry potential.
Growing in zone 5a
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Recommended crops for zone 5a
Frost timing in zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- Fire blight in pears
- Cedar-apple rust
- Late spring frosts
Best practices
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Sample regions in zone 5a
Maine, Western New York, Iowa, and Eastern Idaho.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average minimum winter temperature in zone 5a?
Zone 5a has an average annual minimum temperature of -20°F to -15°F.
- How long is the growing season in zone 5a?
Approximately 150 days from last spring frost to first fall frost.
- What fruit trees grow well in zone 5a?
Common fruit trees that grow in zone 5a include apple, pear, peach, european plum, and sweet cherry.