It's not the average temp. that counts: it's the mean LOW.
Therefore, an area can have an average temp. 5 degrees colder than another,
yet have moderating factors at the low end. (Proximity to the ocean,
protection by mountains, gulf stream effect, etc.). That's why they can
have palm trees growing in Cornwall, England, and fuchsia growing as a
perenniel in London.
Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bart Thomas"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 9:36 AM
Subject: [IBC] Zone


Good point, Andy.

Just for the fun of it, I was trying to play around with the idea of just
what US zone or area was closest to England for hardiness.

I know it's south of New Jersey (6/7)!

Regards,

Bart
----- Original Message -----

Hardiness zones are a U.S. thing, as far as is discussed here. There is
a
map of European zones at
http://www.uk.gardenweb.com/forums/zones/hze.html , but the numbers
there
don't really correspond to the climates that are referred to in the U.S.
zones. For instance, Most of England apprears on this map to be in zone
9
or 10. In the U.S., that is tropical. ;-)


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