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  • Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum

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  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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    $5960

  • Luna™ Rose Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose'

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    $2499
  • Little Vision in Purple Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Little Vision in Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'

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    $3425

  • Airbrush Effect Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect' PP29,295

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  • Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Bocotoso'

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  • Bottle Rocket Leopard Plant

    Ligularia x 'Bottle Rocket'

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    $5978

  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

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  • Grape Explosion Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Grape Explosion'

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  • Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'

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  • Brandywine Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

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  • FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 20'

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    $5311

  • Variegated Solomon's Seal

    Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'

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  • Julia Rose Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Julia Rose'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Julia Rose Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Julia Rose'

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    $13154

  • FrostKiss™ Molly's White® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPBRD01'

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    $5378
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

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    $3750

  • Hearts A' Fire Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts A' Fire'

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  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

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  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

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  • Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree (Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'

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  • Fire Dragon Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'

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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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  • The Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

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  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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  • Carolina Sweetheart® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'NCCC1'

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  • Culvers Root (Veronicastrum virginicum), a perennial featuring blue, white flowers and perennial.

    Culvers Root

    Veronicastrum virginicum

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    $3563
  • 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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  • Regal Prince™ Oak Tree (Quercus robur x bicolor 'Long'), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Regal Prince™ Oak Tree

    Quercus robur x bicolor 'Long'

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    $18898

  • Bumbleberry Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'

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  • SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'

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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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