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  • Midnight Sun® Weigela (Weigela florida 'Midnight Sun'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Midnight Sun® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Midnight Sun'

    (2)
    From $8458

  • Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus

    (2)
    $7792

  • Stella Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Stella'

    (10)
    $14703

  • Black Gum Tree

    Nyssa sylvatica

    (5)
    $9790

  • Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla rivularis 'Kodiak Black'

    (5)
    From $2649

  • Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

    (46)
    $15661

  • Adams Elderberry Bush

    Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'

    From $7426

  • Golden Showers Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Golden Showers'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Strawberry Seduction™ Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Vision in Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Bonfire Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Bonfire'

    (11)
    $12989

  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Prairifire'

    (23)
    $9314

  • Susan Magnolia

    Magnolia x 'Susan'

    (7)
    $7826

  • Pink Double Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Pink Double Knock Out'

    (13)
    From $2499
  • Moonshadow Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'), a shrub featuring yellow, green flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Moonshadow Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow'

    (8)
    From $2485
  • A close-up view of the distinct, yellow-margined variegated leaves of a Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum') branch against a blurred, sunny garden and blue sky background.

    Variegated Tulip Tree

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'

    (7)
    $14329

  • NewGen Liberty Belle® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Liberty Belle'

    New arrival
    (1)
    From $9391

  • Yardline® Viburnum

    Viburnum x 'Yardline'

    (1)
    $2649

  • Frohnleiten Barrenwort

    Epimedium x perralchinum 'Frohnleiten'

    (2)
    $3932

  • Palace Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Sugar Tip'

    (7)
    From $4396

  • Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris 'New Age Lavender'

    (4)
    From $8641

  • Gala Apple Tree

    Malus 'Gala'

    (18)
    From $11585

  • DreamCloud® Reblooming Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'DreamCloud'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Knock Out® Easy Bee-zy™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Knock Out Easy Bee-zy'

    From $1999

  • Glow Girl® Spirea

    Spiraea betulifolia 'Glow Girl'

    (5)
    From $8258

  • Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera reticulata 'P015S'

    (12)
    From $8958

  • Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Paraplu Violet'

    (3)
    From $8458

  • Red Delicious Apple Tree

    Malus 'Red Delicious'

    (1)
    $6669

Zone 5 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 5 Plants: America's Most Versatile Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 is one of the most widely represented zones in the country, covering a huge gardening population from the Midwest heartland through the Mid-Atlantic, much of Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest interior. With average annual minimums between -20°F and -10°F, Zone 5 offers the sweet spot: cold enough to provide necessary winter dormancy for temperate plants, warm enough to support an enormous variety of species.

This collection features our complete Zone 5 inventory, covering every tree, shrub, perennial, vine, and ground cover rated for Zone 5 performance. You will find one of the widest plant selections available in any hardiness zone.

What Thrives in Zone 5?

Flowering trees and shrubs are a Zone 5 strength. Magnolias, Dogwoods, Redbuds, Japanese Maples (many varieties are Zone 5 hardy), Hydrangeas of all types, and Lilacs all perform beautifully. Clematis vines for shade or sun, ornamental grasses, and a vast perennial palette make Zone 5 gardens endlessly designable.

Perennials that bloom all summer are in high demand for Zone 5, and this collection delivers. Coneflowers, Black-Eyed Susans, Salvia, Catmint, Daylilies, and repeat-blooming Roses keep color going from May through October. Cold hardy evergreen shrubs like Boxwood, Arborvitae, and Holly provide the structural bones.

Fruit trees and edibles including apple, peach, pear, cherry, and fig (with protection) all produce in Zone 5. Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries thrive here.

Zone 5 Gardening Tips

Zone 5 gardeners can plant from late April through October in most years. Take advantage of the long season to establish new plantings, and use mulch to moderate soil temperature swings. Many Zone 5 locations get adequate rainfall, but supplemental watering during summer dry spells is critical for newly planted stock.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 5 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 5?
Zone 5 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between -20°F and -10°F. It spans the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, parts of Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest interior. Zone 5 is one of the most common growing zones in America, supporting an enormous range of plants.

What perennials bloom all summer in Zone 5?
Top summer-long bloomers for Zone 5 include Echinacea (Coneflower), Black-Eyed Susan, Salvia, Catmint, Daylilies, Blanket Flower, and repeat-blooming Roses. Deadheading mid-season encourages a second flush of blooms that carries color well into fall.

Can clematis grow in shade in Zone 5?
Yes. Several clematis varieties perform well in partial shade in Zone 5, including Sweet Autumn Clematis and many large-flowered hybrids. The classic rule is "head in the sun, feet in the shade," meaning clematis prefers cool, mulched roots with foliage reaching toward light.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 5?
Zone 5 offers a long planting window from late April through mid-October. Spring planting (April-June) and fall planting (September-October) are ideal. Avoid planting during peak summer heat in July-August unless you can provide consistent watering.

What are the best shade trees for Zone 5?
Popular Zone 5 shade trees include Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Northern Red Oak, Tulip Poplar, Sweetgum, and Honeylocust. For smaller spaces, Japanese Maple, Redbud, and Dogwood provide shade with ornamental value.
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