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  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

    (34)
    From $1999

  • Woodward Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii'

    (8)
    $9590

  • Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Cherry on Top'

    (1)
    $5828

  • Paint the Town Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Paint the Town'

    (1)
    $6638

  • Chirimen Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen'

    New arrival
    $6499
  • Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

    (2)
    $2847

  • Jie™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Jie'

    (1)
    $6743

  • Sunjoy Mini Maroon® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Mini Maroon'

    (4)
    From $7692

  • Little Spark® Spirea

    Spiraea 'Little Spark'

    $7942
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

    $3115

  • Tempelhof Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tempelhof'

    (4)
    $13237

  • Coralburst® Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Coralburst'

    $6999

  • Little Princess Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • Teddy Dwarf Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'

    New arrival
    (46)
    $4499

  • Fireball Exbury Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Fireball'

    $9636
  • Winky Double Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Double Red & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'

    (1)
    $2950
  • Baptisia Grape Escape False Indigo displaying multiple dusky purple flower spikes with cream keels rising above blue-green foliage in a mixed perennial border with hostas and ornamental grasses

    Grape Escape False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

    $4462
  • Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Tekla'

    $6743

  • Appalachian Blue Skullcap

    Scutellaria x 'Appalachian Blues'

    $3768
  • Golden Curls Curly Willow - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery -

    Golden Curls Curly Willow

    Salix x 'Golden Curls'

    $4079

  • Little Angel Burnet

    Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

    $4172
  • Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Pinky Pollen Ring'

    (22)
    $8192
  • Golden Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Golden Lights') plant, crop photo - Mar 21, 2026

    Golden Lights Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

    $9540

  • Pusch Dwarf Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Pusch'

    New arrival
    (18)
    $13499
  • Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

    (1)
    $4119

  • Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox hybrid 'Bedazzled Pink'

    $3464

  • Korean Rhododendron

    Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compact'

    (2)
    $9091
  • Maui Buttercups Hosta (Hosta 'Maui Butttercups'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Maui Buttercups Hosta

    Hosta 'Maui Buttercups'

    $2958

  • Sem Ash Leaf Spirea

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

    (2)
    $8425

  • Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

    (1)
    $12887

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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