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  • Serbian Spruce Tree

    Picea omorika

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  • Snowdrop Anemone

    Anemone sylvestris

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    $2984

  • Canadian Wild Ginger

    Asarum canadense

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    $4124
  • Gray - Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Gray - Headed Coneflower

    Ratibida pinnata

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    $4633

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Rio'

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    $4390

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Double Dutch Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Double Dutch'

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    $2998

  • Red Sprite Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

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  • Foxglove Beardtongue

    Penstemon digitalis

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  • White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca

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  • WorryFree® Lemon Glow® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Lemon Glow'

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  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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  • Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

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    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

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    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

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  • Rise Up® Lilac Days Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Lilac Days'

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    $2649

  • Stonehenge Skinny® Yew

    Taxus x media 'Stonehenge Skinny'

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  • Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Orange'

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  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balmy Purple'

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    $3365
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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  • Crispleaf Stephanandra Lace Shrub

    Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

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  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

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  • Happy Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Happy Star'

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  • Fun And Games® Eye Spy Foamy Bells

    xHeucherella 'Eye Spy'

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    $4286

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    Vaccinium 'Northcountry'

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    Phlox paniculata 'Opalescence'

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    Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'

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    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Northland'

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    Betula x 'Avalanche'

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  • Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'

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    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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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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