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  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

    (30)
    $9790

  • Gemo St. Johns Wort

    Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'

    (2)
    $5904

  • Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

    Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

    (16)
    From $1999

  • Slender Silhouette Sweetgum

    Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

    (3)
    $12030

  • Autumn Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

    (16)
    From $1999

  • Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

    Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

    (20)
    $9983

  • Captain Upright Pyramidal Yew

    Taxus cuspidata 'Captain'

    (3)
    $9640

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • American Persimmon Tree

    Diospyros virginiana

    (11)
    From $9790
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

    (6)
    $1999

  • Primo® Black Pearl Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Black Pearl'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea p. 'Little Lime'

    (57)
    From $4293

  • Endless Summer® Pop Star® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pop Star'

    (18)
    From $2455

  • Little Volunteer Tulip Tree

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'

    (7)
    $14329

  • Cayuga Viburnum

    Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

    (2)
    $8025

  • September Charm Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'September Charm'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Limelight Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

    (57)
    From $8092
  • SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

    (7)
    From $1999
  • Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba 'Tristis'), a tree featuring erect, open form.

    Golden Weeping Willow

    Salix alba 'Tristis'

    (1)
    From $4079

  • Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'

    (45)
    From $5620

  • Rozanne Hardy Geranium

    Geranium 'Rozanne'

    (7)
    From $1999

  • Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'Little Henry'

    (8)
    From $8258

  • Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac

    Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

    (52)
    $8811

  • At Last® Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa x 'At Last'

    (13)
    From $6698

  • Scarlet Drift® Groundcover Rose

    Rosa 'Scarlet Drift'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Moonglow® Sweet Bay Magnolia

    Magnolia virginiana 'Moonglow'

    (12)
    From $8907

  • May Night Salvia

    Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night'

    (14)
    From $1999

  • Green Velvet Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

    (14)
    From $2199

  • Blue False Indigo

    Baptisia australis

    (21)
    From $1999

  • Green Mountain Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Green Mountain'

    (26)
    From $2199

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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