When shopping for plants, you might notice labels that specify “Zones 3-7” or similar ... an updated hardiness zone map in response to the impact of climate change. The updated map indicated ...

This interactive map developed by scientists from the University ... Already, more than half of the planet is expected to shift into new climate zones by the end of the century.

However, he adds, “In the long run we would expect these zones to continue to creep northward, which we may be able to attribute to climate change.” Use the hardiness map to find the average ...