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  • Black Walnut Tree

    Juglans nigra

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  • Lady in Red Fern

    Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'

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  • Prairie Glow Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow'

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  • Twisty Baby Black Locust Tree

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'

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  • Everlow Yew (Taxus × media 'Everlow'), a shrub featuring evergreen and pyramidal form.

    Everlow Yew

    Taxus × media 'Everlow'

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  • Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA5'

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  • Sugartina® Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Crystalina'

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  • Strawberry Sundae® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'

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  • Mister Lincoln Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'

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  • Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla

    Potentilla HAPPY FACE 'Lundy'

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  • Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade'

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  • Rainbow's End Hosta (Hosta 'Rainbow's End'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Rainbow's End Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

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  • Birthday Party Sedum

    Sedum 'Birthday Party'

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  • Empress Wu Hosta

    Hosta 'Empress Wu'

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  • Little Joe Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe'

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  • Canadian Hemlock

    Tsuga canadensis

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  • Weeping White Spruce Tree (Picea glauca 'Pendula'), a tree featuring evergreen and dense, pyramidal form.

    Weeping White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca 'Pendula'

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  • Glitters & Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum

    Viburnum dentatum 'Glitters & Glows'

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  • Angelina Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

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  • INCREDIBALL STORM PROOF™ Smooth Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHAGOV'

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  • Redbud Crabapple Tree

    Malus zumi 'Calocarpa'

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  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP27,462

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  • Patriot Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

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  • Blazing Star

    Liatris spicata

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  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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  • Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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  • Autumn Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

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  • Chameleon Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

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  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

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  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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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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