Plant Hardiness Zones

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The different zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature. In total, there are thirteen (13) zones, that are divided into spans of ten (10) degrees, and separated into A and B zones. The range spans from -60°F in Alaska to 75°F in Puerto Rico.

Maple trees grow in regions with cool, moist climates. Winter temperatures average about 0°F (-18°C), and summer temperatures are about 60°F (10°C), though the typical range for temperatures is between -40°F (-40°C) and 100°F. The plant hardiness zones in the predominant region for the production of maple syrup, and can support sugar maple trees, range from low temperatures -40°F to -10°F.

Source: USDA.gov