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  • Summerific® Perfect Storm Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus hybrid PP 27,880

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    $3476

  • Woods Pink Aster

    Aster x dumosus 'Woods Pink'

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    $4833
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    Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo

    Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'

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    $8026
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    North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Ruby Heart’

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    $5028

  • Fooled Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

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    $4079

  • Red Sprite Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

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    $7875

  • Guardian Mix Delphinium

    Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Mix’

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    $3463

  • Flora™ Bijou™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EVIpo030'

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    $5211

  • Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Evening Gown'

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    $4279
  • Gallery Blue Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Gallery Blue Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'

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    $2976

  • Sky Dew® Gold Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sky Dew Gold'

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    $2614
  • 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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    $2969

  • Tortuga® Juniper

    Juniperus communis 'SMNJCB'

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    $2659

  • Neatball® Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'NSBBL'

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    $2763
  • Calgary Boxwood shrub with dense, small oval green leaves and tiny white flower buds emerging in spring.

    Calgary Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Calgary'

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    $8109

  • Blackberry Merlot Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' PP 33,498

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    $6244

  • Staircase™ Rose White Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Rose White'

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    $5028

  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028

  • Cortland Apple Tree

    Malus 'Cortland'

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    $6943

  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' PP 33,550

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  • Summerific® French Vanilla Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Vanilla Rose' PP33,181

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    $5251

  • Chionoides Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

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    $9724

  • Camelot Lavender Foxglove

    Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'

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    $3115
  • Cora Louise Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Cora Louise Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'

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    $12071
  • Lemon Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Lemon Lights Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'

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    $9540

  • White Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Alba'

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    $3245

  • Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

    Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113

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    $4461

  • Mellow Yellows Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea ‘Mellow Yellows’

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    $3427
  • Jersey Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium 'Jersey'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Jersey Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Jersey'

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    $9041

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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