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  • Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

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  • Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

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    $13237

  • Sarah Bernhardt Peony

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

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    $7456

  • Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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    $4999

  • Lime Marmalade Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade'

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    $4375

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

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    $3145

  • Shirley Temple Peony

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

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    $8299

  • Jolly Good™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Jolly Good'

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    $2799

  • Steel the Show Sedum

    Sedum 'Steel the Show'

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    $3008

  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x Itoh 'All That Jazz'

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    $13828

  • Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

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    $3651
  • Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose (Rosa 'Burst of Joy'), a shrub featuring red, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Burst of Joy'

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    $8874

  • FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'FrostKiss Anna's Red'

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    $5311

  • Sunseekers™ Salmon Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'SunSeekers Salmon'

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  • Luminary® Ultraviolet Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Luminary Ultraviolet'

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    $3869

  • Magical® Avalanche Snowberry

    Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magical Avalanche'

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    $8769
  • Blue Chip Juniper Bush (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'), a shrub featuring white flowers and evergreen.

    Blue Chip Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

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    $3360

  • Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Punch'

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    $2649

  • WorryFree® Crimson Cutie® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Cutie'

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    $7556

  • Proud Berry® Coralberry

    Symphoricarpos 'Proud Berry'

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    $2649

  • Fairytrail® White Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail White'

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    $2649

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    $3650

  • Fox Valley™ River Birch

    Betula nigra 'Fox Valley'

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    $11760

  • Incrediball® Blush Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush'

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    $2799

  • Chameleon Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

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    $4358

  • Oso Easy® Lemon Zest® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Lemon Zest'

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    $2799

  • Frosted Fire Sedum

    Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

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  • Jonathan Apple Tree

    Malus 'Jonathan'

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    $10260

  • Sea Green Juniper

    Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Sea Green'

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    $8475
  • Chinook Common Hops (Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'), a perennial featuring green flowers and perennial.

    Chinook Common Hops

    Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'

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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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