Plant hardiness zone maps are, well, all over the map. Consider the number assigned to your zip code as a starting point. You may live right at the break between one zone and the other.

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However, bear in mind that hardiness zones don't account for micro-climates. Many areas have small pockets that may be hotter or colder (often because of hills or valleys) than indicated on the map.