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  • Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Really Red'

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    $2649
  • Cedar Rapids® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1'), a tree featuring evergreen and open, pyramidal form.

    Cedar Rapids® False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cedar Rapids'

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  • Red Candy Lingonberry

    Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'

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    $8125
  • Double Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Double Winky Dark Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Winky Blue & White'

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    $2989
  • Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum (Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot') plant, crop photo - Jun 11, 2025

    Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot'

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    $3263

  • Woods Pink Aster

    Aster x dumosus 'Woods Pink'

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  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Moody Blues Dark Blue'

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    $3505

  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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    $4103

  • Twisted Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

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    $8604

  • Elodi™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Elodi'

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    $4979
  • Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Boulevard Chevalier'

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    $5211
  • Winky Rose and Rose Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Winky Rose and Rose Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'

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    $2958

  • Summerific® Perfect Storm Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus hybrid

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    $3476
  • Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken') plant, crop photo - Mar 12, 2024

    Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo

    Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'

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    $8026

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Giselle'

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    $6743
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    Ringo® Double Red Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo Double Red'

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    $2649
  • Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'), a perennial featuring purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Custard Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

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    $4118

  • Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus8'

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    $13820

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088

  • Judd Viburnum

    Viburnum x 'Juddii'

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    $7676

  • Sugar Tyme Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus 'Sutyzam'

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    $11499

  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460
  • Pink Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily blooms with orange stamens surrounded by green buds in a garden planting.

    Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Pearl' (Lily Looks Series)

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  • Summer Snow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Summer Snow'

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    $2979
  • Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Nugget') plant, crop photo - Jun 26, 2026

    Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Nugget' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969

  • Chandelier Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Chandelier'

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    $2978

  • Serendipity Allium

    Allium x 'Serendipity'

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    $3949
  • Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Heroes') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks Series)

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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Yellow, Orange, & Pink)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Mixed

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  • Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Evening Gown'

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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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