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  • Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

    Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

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    From $1999

  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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    (2)
    $3871

  • Straight Talk® Privet

    Ligustrum vulgare 'Straight Talk'

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    (1)
    $6897

  • Tiger Eyes® Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

    Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

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    (8)
    $9907

  • American Beech Tree

    Fagus grandifolia

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    $6800

  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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    From $3999
  • Fernspray Gold Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold') plant, crop photo - Sep 11, 2026

    Fernspray Gold Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'

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    $13237
  • A mature Smokey Serviceberry bush covered in dense clusters of white flowers, growing beside a dirt path and wooden fence in a natural rural landscape at sunset.

    Smokey Serviceberry

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

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    (4)
    $4599

  • Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Blue Girl'

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    (14)
    $8874

  • Jacob Cline Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

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    $3317

  • Fire Ball® Burning Bush

    Euonymus alatus 'Fire Ball'

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    From $2649

  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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    (1)
    $4945

  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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    (4)
    $3825

  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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    (3)
    $5299

  • Helene Von Stein Lambs Ear

    Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

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    (2)
    $2969

  • Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Tower'

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    (2)
    $2649

  • FrostKiss™ Penny's Pink® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Penny's Pink'

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    (2)
    $5328

  • Lucas Pink Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'

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    $3533

  • Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

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    $3962

  • Royal Star Magnolia Shrub

    Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

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    $10090

  • Baby Blue® Spruce

    Picea pungens var, glauca 'Baby Blue'

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    $3659

  • Vanilla Spice® Summersweet

    Clethra 'Vanilla Spice'

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    $2649
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

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    $4102

  • Reminiscent® Yellow Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Yellow'

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    $2649

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    (2)
    $3014

  • White Fringe Tree

    Chionanthus virginicus

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    $9790

  • Shadblow Serviceberry

    Amelanchier canadensis

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    $10273

  • WorryFree® Winter Torch Willow

    Salix alba 'Winter Torch'

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    $7010

  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113
  • Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'), a shrub featuring blue, purple flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Boursault Rhododendron

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

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    $9724

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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