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I've been thinking of how a new "zone" paradigm would work. If I'm remembering correctly, the current zone system is based off of freezing temperatures. I live in an area that will dip into the mid 20's a few times during the winter, with the last freeze happening in early May (sometimes). We usually have plenty of rain in the winter, but summers are arid, and easily stay above 90F. In addition, there are severe elevation differences, so all that data changes for my neighbors that live higher up. So, I tell people "I'm in zones 6-9." 😜
HAHA! yes, I take the zoning with a mindset of generalities. Microclimates will almost always depict what may or may not grow. This is where experimentation takes root to try and push those boundaries higher or lower. I tend to favor the lower zone outline due to my property being in a low valley with North facing slope. This makes for a cooler microclimate compared to neighbors 1 mile away.