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Re: [GWL]: AHS Heat Zone Map

> Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 17:57:37 +0000
> From: larry.maupin@att.net
> 
>  "It will be a long time until wholesale
> propagators list the heat zones on plant tags."
> 
>  Monrovia Nurseries has been using the heat zone info for 
> about 3 years on their "Info book tag" that is produced 
> for them by Horticultural Printers in Dallas. As a 
> copywriter for them, I also know that virtually no-one 
> else is using the system. I think it's mainly of concern 
> in southern area, where high heat is a factor. It 
> certainly would be useful to everyone if everyone knew 
> about it and used it.
> Maupin Photography
> Dal

Where can one find "heat zone" listings for plants?  As a nursery in the
north shipping to southern customers, we have struggled with frequent
questions from customers about plant tolerance to heat.  We would like
to compile a list of "heat zone" ratings for our website.

Conrad Richter
RICHTERS HERBS

> > Graham Rice asked:
> > 
> > >Does anyone use the Heat Zone map produced by the AHS and, I think,
> > >Sunset? Has anyone found it useful?
> > 
> > 
> > Yes, I used the heat zone map extensively when I lived south of Houston, TX
> > on the Gulf of Mexico.  We were in a tropical pocket that was Zone 9 on the
> > USDA Climate map, but it was an 11 on the heat map.  Garden centers there
> > are much more conscious of what will flourish in the heat, what will flower
> > or fruit, etc.  And many are now listing the AHS Heat Zones on plants at
> > point of purchase--on benches.  It will be a long time until wholesale
> > propagators list the heat zones on plant tags.  Zone 9 can cover so many
> > situations--from my tropical pocket to cool, foggy Santa Monica, CA.  The
> > heat zone map refines climate much more in my opinion.  We should all thank
> > Dr. Marc Cathay, who was instrumental in the AHS heat zone map creation.
> > Doreen Howard

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