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  • Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Splash'

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    From $2617

  • Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

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    $2799

  • Opening Act Pink - a - Dot Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP 31,732

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    $3432
  • Baptisia Grape Escape False Indigo displaying multiple dusky purple flower spikes with cream keels rising above blue-green foliage in a mixed perennial border with hostas and ornamental grasses

    Grape Escape False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

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    $4462

  • Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Honorine Jobert'

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    $3549

  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo111'

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    $6743

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo051'

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    $6743
  • Winky Double Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Double Red & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'

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    (1)
    $2950

  • Birthday Party Sedum

    Sedum 'Birthday Party'

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    (1)
    $3022

  • Bartzella Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Bartzella'

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    $12071

  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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    $3799

  • Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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    $3273

  • Sargent Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus sargentii

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    $8944

  • Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

    Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

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    $3502
  • Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'

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    (2)
    $10650
  • Purple Glory Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Purple Glory Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'

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    $8160

  • Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

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    $9557

  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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    $8883

  • Serbian Spruce Tree

    Picea omorika

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    $4212

  • Plum Pudding Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

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    $3497
  • Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), a perennial featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

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    (1)
    $7975

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

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    $2910

  • Samurai Toad Lily

    Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

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    $3433
  • Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'), a shrub featuring conical, horizontal form.

    Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

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    $12887

  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    $4380

  • Cesky Gold® Dwarf Birch

    Betula x plettkei 'Golden Treasure'

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  • Kismet® Red Coneflower (Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Kismet® Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743

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    $3831

  • Island Breeze Hosta

    Hosta x 'Island Breeze'

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    $3652

  • Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBX3'

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    $2614

  • Skeleton Flower

    Diphylleia grayi

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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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