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  • Sunstruck Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' PP25,524

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  • Thriller Lady's Mantle

    Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

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  • Strawberry Seduction™ Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction'

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  • Robusta Boston Ivy

    Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'

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  • October Glory® Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268'

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  • Eastern White Pine Tree

    Pinus strobus

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  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

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  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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  • Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'

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  • Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

    Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

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  • Adam's Needle Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa

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    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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    Rosa 'Meibenbino'

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    Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

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    Betula populifolia 'Whitespire'

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  • Northern Bayberry

    Myrica pensylvanica

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    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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

    Armstrong Maple Tree

    Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'

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  • Purple Dome New England Aster

    Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

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    Geranium maculatum

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  • Butterflies Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'Butterflies'

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    Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'

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    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

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    Galium odoratum

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    Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

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  • Atomic Red™ Trumpet Vine

    Campsis radicans 'Stromboli'

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    Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'

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    Ilex glabra 'SMNIGFC'

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    $2714
  • Dappled Willow Tree Form (Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'), a tree featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Dappled Willow Tree Form

    Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'

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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

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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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