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  • Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed (Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'

    (1)
    $5644

  • Spartan Juniper Tree

    Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

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    $3410 $4262
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    Mad Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x hybrida 'Mad Magenta

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    $1754 $2699

  • Private Jet™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'King of Brabant' PP29,678

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    From $7952 $9940

  • Gold Tide® Forsythia

    Forsythia 'Courtasol'

    $7493

  • Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Koren'

    $2614

  • Common Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale

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    $3297 $4396
  • Rigoletto Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Rigoletto'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Rigoletto Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Rigoletto'

    35% off
    $3938 $6059

  • Dawn Redwood

    Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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    $8550 $10688
  • Flat-tery Boxwood shrub with dense dark green foliage growing low and wide over wood chip mulch.

    Flat - tery™ Boxwood

    Buxus x ‘Prostrate3’ PP29,574

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    $6645 $10223

  • Summerific® Candy Crush Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Candy Crush' PP32,587

    $5253

  • Kim's Knee High™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

    $3796

  • Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'FARROWCGMS'

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    $2091 $2614

  • Blue Arrow Juniper Tree

    Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'

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    (1)
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  • Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

    $5884

  • Poprocks® Petite Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Odessa'

    $6902

  • Twisted Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

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  • Little Angel Burnet

    Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

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  • Little Princess Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

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  • Oso Easy™ Mango Salsa Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'ChewperAdventure'

    $2614
  • Iris My Friend Jonathan displays a striking burgundy red and coral orange bicolor flower with ruffled petals and bright yellow beard in full bloom.

    Iris My Friend Jonathan

    Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan'

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    $2370 $3646

  • Little Goldstar Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar'

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  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

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  • Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

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  • Bumbleberry Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'

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    (1)
    $3699

  • Summerific® Ballet Slippers Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Ballet Slippers' PP29,896

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  • Summerific® Holy Grail Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Holy Grail' PP31,478

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    (1)
    $5243

  • Northcountry Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Northcountry'

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    (1)
    $2747

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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

    Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Luna White'

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    (10)
    $1999

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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