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  • Rise Up® Amberness Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Amberness'

    (1)
    $2899

  • Frosted Fire Sedum

    Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Snowsurfer™ Forte Candytuft

    Iberis sempervirens 'Forte'

    30% off
    (1)
    $2502 $3575

  • Blue Star Juniper

    Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

    (2)
    From $7842

  • Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Spravy'

    (1)
    $2614
  • Declaration Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Declaration'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Declaration Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Declaration'

    From $3800

  • Mop Top® Fountain Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia alternifolia 'SMNBAB'

    (2)
    $2689
  • Armstrong Maple Tree (Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Armstrong Maple Tree

    Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'

    20% off
    $7804 $9755

  • Boulevard® Edda™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo074'

    $6743

  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    $9557
  • Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

    $2847

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    Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

    From $4450

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    Hedera helix

    (2)
    From $2995

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    Rhododendron x 'PJM. Elite'

    (2)
    $9224

  • Oso Easy® Double Red Rose

    Rosa x 'Meipeporia'

    (1)
    From $2614

  • Mr. Bowling Ball® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'MR. BOWLING BALL'

    15% off
    $6553 $7709
  • Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, creeping form.

    Marginal Wood Fern

    Dryopteris marginalis

    10% off
    $3490 $3878

  • Double Play Doozie® Spirea

    Spirea japonica DOUBLE PLAY Doozie 'NCSX2'

    (1)
    From $2614
  • Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata), a perennial featuring purple, red flowers and perennial.

    Purple Poppy Mallow

    Callirhoe involucrata

    $5567

  • Rock 'N Round™ Pure Joy Sedum

    Sedum x 'Pure Joy'

    From $1699

  • Kodiak® Red Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla x 'G2X885411'

    From $8541

  • Blue Jay Highbush Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'

    $3064

  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

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    $3687 $4097

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    Clematis 'EviGsy153'

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  • Ringo All - Star™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'ChewEyesUp'

    $2614

  • Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox hybrid ‘Bedazzled Pink’ PP32,063

    $3464

  • Little Lady™ Lilac

    Syringa x 'Jeflady'

    30% off
    $4791 $6845

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    Hydrangea paniculata 'NCHP1' PP35,316

    (557)
    From $2614

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    Spiraea jap. 'Minspil04' PP30,819

    35% off
    $5162 $7942

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    Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'

    (2)
    From $3164

Zone 4 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 4 Plants: Cold Hardy Performers for Northern Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 spans a broad swath of northern America, from southern Minnesota and Wisconsin through much of New England, northern Iowa, and parts of the Mountain West. With average annual minimums between -30°F and -20°F, Zone 4 gardens experience serious winter cold but enjoy a generous growing season that supports an impressive range of plants.

This collection features every tree, shrub, perennial, and vine in our inventory rated for Zone 4 performance. Our horticulture team has verified each selection to ensure it does not just survive Zone 4 winters but actively thrives, delivering strong growth, reliable blooms, and lasting landscape value.

What Thrives in Zone 4?

Cold hardy magnolia trees are a Zone 4 gardener's secret weapon. Varieties like Ann Magnolia and Merrill Magnolia deliver breathtaking spring blooms even after harsh winters. Ornamental trees like Japanese Lilac, Redbud, and Flowering Crabapple add layers of seasonal color.

Cold hardy perennials form the backbone of Zone 4 gardens. Hydrangeas (especially Annabelle and paniculata types), Peonies, Lavender, Echinacea, and ornamental grasses like Karl Foerster all return reliably. For privacy and year-round structure, Arborvitae, Spruce, and Boxwood are proven performers.

Cold hardy fruit trees including apple, pear, plum, and cherry varieties produce excellent harvests in Zone 4. Blueberries, raspberries, and cold-tolerant grape vines round out the edible garden.

Zone 4 Gardening Tips

Plant in spring after frost danger passes (usually early to mid-May) or in early fall for root establishment before freeze. Mulch generously and consider windbreak plantings for exposed sites. Zone 4 offers enough growing season for two flushes of bloom from many perennials if you deadhead mid-season.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 4 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 4?
Zone 4 is defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures between -30°F and -20°F. It spans southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, much of New England, northern Iowa, and Mountain West valleys. Zone 4 gardens get cold winters but enjoy a productive growing season from May through October.

Can you grow magnolia trees in Zone 4?
Yes. Several cold hardy magnolia varieties thrive in Zone 4, including Ann Magnolia, Merrill Magnolia, and Star Magnolia. These deliver stunning spring blooms and have been bred specifically for northern climates with temperatures reaching -30°F.

What are the best perennials for Zone 4?
Top Zone 4 perennials include Hydrangeas (Annabelle, Limelight), Peonies, Echinacea (Coneflower), Daylilies, Hosta, Black-Eyed Susan, Russian Sage, and Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass. These provide reliable color from spring through fall with minimal maintenance.

When should I plant in Zone 4?
The ideal planting windows for Zone 4 are mid-May through June (after last frost) and September through early October (fall planting). Spring planting gives the full growing season for establishment, while fall planting lets roots develop before winter dormancy.

What fruit trees grow in Zone 4?
Zone 4 supports a wide variety of fruit trees including apple (Honeycrisp, McIntosh), pear (Bartlett, Luscious), plum (Mount Royal, Toka), and sour cherry (North Star, Montmorency). Hardy blueberry, raspberry, and grape varieties also produce well in Zone 4.
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