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  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Sky Blue'

    (8)
    $3164

  • Younique™ Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Younique Pink'

    $3430

  • Ithemba™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Ithemba'

    (1)
    $6193

  • Chionoides Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

    $9724

  • Gibraltar Bush Clover

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

    (10)
    $5829

  • Old Gold Juniper Bush

    Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Old Gold'

    From $8475
  • Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Luna White'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Luna White'

    (15)
    $1999

  • Bloomerang® Ballet™ Lilac

    Syringa 'Bloomerang Ballet'

    (2)
    From $8159

  • Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum

    (25)
    $9790

  • Sunjoy Fast Neo Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Fast Neo'

    From $9940

  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

    (47)
    $9790

  • Snowbank False Aster

    Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank'

    $3251

  • Oso Easy Peasy® Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Peasy'

    (1)
    $2636

  • Cream Tart Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Cream Tart'

    New arrival
    $7499

  • Green Cushion Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Green Cushion'

    New arrival
    $7499

  • Baby Kim® Lilac

    Syringa x 'Baby Kim'

    (5)
    From $8159

  • Tsukiko™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Tsukiko'

    (3)
    $6743

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Tiger Swirl Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Tiger Swirl'

    (2)
    $4257

  • Boulevard® Sarah Elizabeth™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Sarah Elizabeth'

    (1)
    $6743
  • Royal Red Honeycrisp apple tree growing in a nursery container with bright green leaves on an upright trunk

    Royal Red Honeycrisp Apple Tree

    Malus domestica 'Royal Red Honeycrisp'

    (1)
    $15563

  • Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

    Abelia mosanensis 'Sweet Emotion Blaze'

    From $7010
  • Grape Magic Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Grape Magic Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'

    $3339

  • Poprocks® Petite Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Poprocks Petite'

    (12)
    $6902
  • Sunseekers Orange Coneflower, a perennial.

    Sunseekers™ Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Orange'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Gateway Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum

    (1)
    $5226

  • Gold Drift Weeping Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Gold Drift'

    New arrival
    (18)
    $12499

  • Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum

    $3559

  • Old Glory Hosta

    Hosta 'Old Glory'

    (1)
    From $3646
  • Close-up of purple hydrangea flowers with green leaves

    Let's Dance iArriba!® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Let's Dance ¡Arriba!'

    (25)
    From $8725

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

    $2910

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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