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U.S.D.A Hardiness Zones

Plants are adapted to regions of the state designated by hardiness zones. Hardiness zones take into account the maximum cold plants can take and the minimum cold (for required dormancy) plants need. Humidity, rain fall and soil pH also need to be considered. Palm Beach county and the majority of Broward county are considered Zone 10a. For a zone map of the Southeast please refer to: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hzm-se1.html