We grow and ship responsibly. Pennsylvania Pride items are guaranteed to be appropriate for the particular Hardiness Zone where they are purchased. Pennsylvania Pride nursery stock is exceptionally hardy due to the climate in which it is grown. Our plant material passes the test given by Mother Nature so you can be assured it will pass the test in your home landscape.
The Cold Hardiness Zone map was designed to help choose plants that are best suited for winter temperature in the climate of your area. The temperatures displayed are based on the average lowest temperatures recorded from the last several years.
In order to select plant material suited to thrive in your climate, gardeners and homeowners need to familiarize themselves with the Hardiness Zones. Each Pennsylvania Pride plant has a "Zone" applied to it that corresponds to the color-coded key and the various colored lines on the map. (NOTE: cold winter temperatures are never guaranteed.) Although this map can be used as a valuable tool for choosing the proper plants for your landscape, variables such as rainfall, soil type, winds, altitude, overall plant health and snow cover may all effect a plant’s ability to withstand those really cold Northeast winters.
Confused Yet? Let Us Help. Determine the Hardiness Zone where you live by finding your location on the map. This means you need to select plants that are rated for your particular Zone or lower. Example: If you live in Zone 4, you can choose plants that are identified with Zone 4 thru Zone 2.
Remember that Hardiness Zones are a guide. Variables that were mentioned above can affect a plant’s survival in severe winters. Even the location of the plant within your landscape can determine a plant’s survival. For example, you may have a very cold winter with below average temperatures, but if a particular plant is located against a south facing wall, the temperature may not affect the plant’s growing performance the following spring.
Never forget to always ask your local Pennsylvania Pride Preferred Garden Center for any further assistance when choosing plant materials that are best suited for your climate and the location in which you would like to plant them.
You won't have any trouble locating Pennsylvania Pride products at your local Garden Center. We've developed helpful and attractive signage to guide you in your search for the best plant to suit your landscape needs. Look for these signs as you shop and you'll find superior trees and shrubs with the exclusive 3-Year Homeowner Guarantee.
Look for this tag. It means the Pennsylvania Pride item you've purchased is guaranteed by the grower for 3 years from the date of purchase. Since maintaining a distinctive home landscape takes work, take comfort in the peace of mind you'll have by planting Pennsylvania Pride Trees and Shrubs.