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  • American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana

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    Up to 45% off
    From $6875 $12500
  • French Pussy Willow Tree (Salix caprea), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    French Pussy Willow Tree

    Salix caprea

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    (1)
    $5625
  • Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Luna White'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Luna White'

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    (13)
    $1999

  • Pink Manners Obedient Plant

    Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'

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    (1)
    $3467

  • Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

    Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'

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    From $7480

  • Rose Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

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    (2)
    $3423

  • Hughes Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'

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    $3100

  • FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'ABCRD02'

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    $5311

  • Cunningham's White Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

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    $3996

  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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    $5876

  • Miracle On The Hudson™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Bartholomew'

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    $7176

  • Eastern Red Cedar Tree

    Juniperus virginiana

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    (4)
    $5099
  • 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

  • Empress™ Clematis

    Clematis ‘Evipo011’

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    $6743

  • Guacamole Hosta

    Hosta 'Guacamole'

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    $3106

  • Filigree Clematis

    Clematis 'Filigree'

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    $5211

  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

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    (621)
    $8192

  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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    $3871

  • Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii SUNJOY 'O'Byrne'

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    From $2614

  • Quaking Aspen Tree

    Populus tremuloides 'Quaking'

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    From $11022
  • Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo080'

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    $6743

  • Little Spark® Spirea

    Spiraea jap. 'Minspil04' PP30,819

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    $7942

  • Stonehenge Skinny® Yew

    Taxus x media 'Stonehenge Skinny'

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    $2799

  • Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

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  • Goldfinger Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

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    From $5398

  • Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

    Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

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    $3104
  • Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony bursting with large peachy-apricot, semi-double ruffled blooms and glossy deep green foliage in the garden.

    Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus5’

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    $13822

  • Clarence Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Clarence'

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    $4960
  • 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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    $4599

  • Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Maria'

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    $2614

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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