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  • Rise Up® Lilac Days Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Lilac Days'

    (1)
    $2614

  • Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

    Abelia mosanensis 'SMNAMW'

    From $2699

  • Miscanthus Lady in Red

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red'

    (1)
    $2799

  • Walker's Low Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'

    From $2817
  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine (Vitis 'Canadice'), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    20% off
    (3)
    $2685 $3356

  • Rheinland Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Rheinland'

    (1)
    $3143

  • Summerific® Berry Awesome Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Berry Awesome' PP27,936

    $5251

  • Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    (3)
    From $1699

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    Vinca minor 'Bowles'

    (4)
    From $2896

  • Big Daddy Hosta

    Hosta 'Big Daddy'

    (1)
    From $3285
  • Captain Upright Pyramidal Yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Captain'), a tree featuring white flowers and evergreen.

    Captain Upright Pyramidal Yew

    Taxus cuspidata 'Captain'

    20% off
    $7712 $9640
  • Rosy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Rosy Returns Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns'

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    $2059 $3167

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    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDV'

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    Prunus cerasus 'Montmorency'

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    (4)
    From $10889 $13611
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    Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

    (1)
    $10143

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    Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

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    (1)
    $5384 $7692

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    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

    From $3147
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    Purple Flame Iris

    Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

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    (1)
    $3055 $3594
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    Hayscented Fern

    Dennstaedtia punctilobula

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    (1)
    $3284 $3864

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    Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'

    From $1359
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    Sunshine Superman Coreopsis

    Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman'

    (1)
    From $3213

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    Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

    $3152
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    Golden Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

    From $2511

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    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'

    (557)
    From $4297

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    Clematis 'Nelly Moser'

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    From $5828

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    Echinacea x 'PAS1257973'

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    $3443 $3825

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

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    $4762 $5953

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    Picea glauca 'Conica'

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    From $3783 $4729

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    Syringa vulgaris 'G13099'

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    $5617 $8641

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    Rosa 'Meiswetdom'

    From $2499

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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