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  • Water Iris Versicolor (Iris versicolor), a perennial featuring blue, purple, yellow, white flowers and perennial.

    Water Iris Versicolor

    Iris versicolor

    (1)
    $3038

  • Mr. Mustard® False Spiraea

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Mr. Mustard'

    (2)
    $2649

  • Sargent Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus sargentii

    (8)
    $8944

  • Early Brilliance™ Magenta Bergenia

    Bergenia 'Magenta'

    $3841

  • Common Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale

    (1)
    $4396

  • Summerific® Candy Crush Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Candy Crush'

    $5253

  • Empress Wu Hosta

    Hosta 'Empress Wu'

    (1)
    $4423

  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

    (12)
    $14280

  • Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

    (1)
    $2847

  • Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew

    Taxus x media 'Stonehenge Dark Druid'

    (11)
    $2799

  • Vivid Violet Pincushion Flower

    Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'

    (1)
    $5644

  • Nectar Ninja Hyssop

    Hyssopus 'Nectar Ninja'

    (2)
    $4396

  • Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Honorine Jobert'

    (1)
    $3549

  • Candy Girl Prairie Mallow

    Lespedeza 'Candy Girl'

    $6406

  • Ringo® Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo'

    (2)
    $2636

  • Flame® Pro Purple Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Purple'

    (1)
    From $3114
  • Clematis Paulie (Clematis 'Paulie'), a perennial featuring climbing, dense form.

    Clematis Paulie

    Clematis 'Paulie'

    $6293

  • Schubert Chokecherry Tree

    Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'

    $7217

  • Techny Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

    (8)
    $4899

  • Baby Sun Coreopsis

    Coreopsis grandiflora 'Baby Sun'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Degroot's Spire Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

    (9)
    $3763

  • Dwarf Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Pumila'

    (1)
    $10323
  • Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily

    Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie'

    (1)
    $4251

  • Louisa Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Louisa'

    $6999

  • EverBloom™ Strawberry Tart Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'EverBloom Strawberry Tart'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Lucerne Blue Eyed Grass

    Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

    (2)
    $3294
  • Weeping White Spruce Tree (Picea glauca 'Pendula'), a tree featuring evergreen and dense, pyramidal form.

    Weeping White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca 'Pendula'

    (2)
    From $12499

  • Heritage® River Birch

    Betula nigra 'Heritage'

    (10)
    $8942

  • Black Walnut Tree

    Juglans nigra

    (23)
    From $4233

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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