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  • Firefly™ Nightglow™ Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla x splendens 'Firefly Nightglow'

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  • Spice Island™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Island'

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    $10023

  • Decadence® Lemon Meringue False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

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    $4413

  • Arctic Fire® Yellow Twig Dogwood

    Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire Yellow'

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    $2899
  • 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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    $3646

  • Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

    Diervilla x 'Kodiak Spiced'

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    $2699
  • Yaku Princess Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Yaku Princess Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'

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    $4199
  • Yaku Prince Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Yaku Prince Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'

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    $4399
  • Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'), a perennial featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'

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    $5428
  • Golden Curls Curly Willow - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery -

    Golden Curls Curly Willow

    Salix x 'Golden Curls'

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    $4079

  • Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium 'Godzilla'

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  • Cupid® Bleeding Heart

    Lamprocapnos spectabilis x 'Cupid'

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    $4762

  • Hearts A' Fire Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts A' Fire'

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    $16866
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and perennial.

    Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

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    $4377

  • Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Gem Box'

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  • Oso Easy Red Stripe® Landscape Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Red Stripe'

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    $2649

  • Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry

    Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy Gold'

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  • Eastern Red Cedar Tree

    Juniperus virginiana

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    $5099

  • Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Rising Sun'

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  • Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    Carya ovata

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  • Emerald Petite™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Petite'

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    $9940
  • Northern Herald® Redbud

    Northern Herald® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Northern Herald'

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    $4999

  • The Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

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    $5880

  • Black Hills Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca var. densata

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    $4212
  • Montrose Charm White Spruce (Picea glauca 'Montrose Charm'), a tree featuring dense, pyramidal form.

    Montrose Charm White Spruce

    Picea glauca 'Montrose Charm'

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    $4612
  • Armstrong Maple Tree (Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Armstrong Maple Tree

    Acer x freemanii 'Armstrong'

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    $9755

  • Jane Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'Jane'

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    $13964
  • Wee Willie Boxwood shrub with bright yellow-green new growth planted in dark mulch in a garden bed.

    Wee Willie® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie'

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    $5794

  • Ohio Buckeye Tree

    Aesculus glabra

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  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

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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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