What is a zone 7 climate?
Hot summers and mild but pronounced winters give Zone 7 sharply defined seasons without severe winter cold or enervating humidity. The climate pleases plants that require a marked seasonal pattern to do well—flower bulbs, peonies, lilacs, and flowering cherries, for example. Zone 7a: Average minimum temperatures range from 0°F to 5°F. Zone 7b: Slightly warmer, with average minimum temperatures between 5°F and 10°F.Zone 7 features a medium-to-long growing season, commonly frost free from early May to late September. The average minimum winter temperatures in Zone 7 range between 0°F and 10°F. This zone encompasses parts of Washington and Oregon, down through New Mexico, northern Texas, and across to Virginia, and North Carolina.
What fruit grows best in zone 7?
There is surprisingly a lot of variety when it comes to the types of fruits that can be grown in zone 7. The most common fruit tree choices being apple, cherry, apricot, peach, pear, and plum. Zone 7 is a gardener’s dream, offering a moderate climate that supports a wide range of plants including a great diversity of flower seeds, fruit trees, and winter vegetables.