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  • Douglas Fir Tree

    Pseudotsuga menziesii

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  • Glowing Reviews™ Mountain Fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Glowing Reviews'), a perennial featuring erect, mounding form.

    Glowing Reviews™ Mountain Fleece

    Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Glowing Reviews'

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    $3946
  • 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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    $3494
  • Grape Magic Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Grape Magic Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'

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    $3339

  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

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    $3164

  • SylvesterBlue™ Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'G19213' SylvesterBlue™

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  • Forever® Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFP'

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    $4371

  • Boulevard® Sarah Elizabeth™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo098'

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  • August Moon Hosta

    Hosta 'August Moon'

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    $3094

  • Little Lady™ Lilac

    Syringa x 'Jeflady'

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    $6845

  • Boulevard® Vicki™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo114'

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  • Tiger Eyes® Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

    Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' PP16185

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  • Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -

    Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower

    Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'

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  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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  • Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

    Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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  • Common Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale

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  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'

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    $3365

  • Beyond Blue™ Festuca

    Festuca glauca 'Casca11'

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  • Wine & Roses® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Alexandra'

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  • Espresso Cranesbill Geranium

    Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

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  • Autumn Royalty® Encore® Azalea

    Rhododendron ’Autumn Royalty’

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  • Jelena Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'), a tree featuring ascending, erect form.

    Jelena Witch Hazel

    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'

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    $10240

  • Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

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  • Green Spice Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Green Spice'

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  • FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008), a perennial featuring white, pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008

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  • Crystal Fountain Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo 038'

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  • Ithemba™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Ithemba'

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  • Fun And Games® Eye Spy Foamy Bells

    xHeucherella 'Eye Spy'

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  • Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKIO' PP,28769

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  • Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo069'

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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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