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  • Wardii Yew Shrub (Taxus × media 'Wardii'), a shrub featuring yellow, white, green flowers and evergreen.

    Wardii Yew Shrub

    Taxus x media 'Wardii'

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    (11)
    $9674

  • Pagoda Dogwood

    Cornus alternifolia

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    (8)
    $11184
  • Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    Carya ovata

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    (5)
    From $13213

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    (2)
    $3014

  • FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'FrostKiss Anna's Red'

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    (1)
    $5311

  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    (2)
    $3462
  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Dorothy's Dawn'

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    $5428
  • Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'

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    $6780

  • Canadian Wild Ginger

    Asarum canadense

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    $4124

  • Northern Spire Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire'

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    (1)
    $5306
  • Crimson Princess Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Princess'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Crimson Princess Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Princess'

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  • Emerald Petite™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Petite'

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    $9940

  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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  • Camelot® Lenten Rose - Perennial - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Camelot® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x ballardiae 'Camelot'

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    $5028

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Double Dutch Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Double Dutch'

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    $2998

  • Regent Saskatoon Serviceberry

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

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    (12)
    $7499
  • Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'), a tree featuring deciduous and broad, dense form.

    Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'

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    (1)
    $19980

  • Ohio Buckeye Tree

    Aesculus glabra

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    $12982

  • Oso Easy® Hot Paprika® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Hot Paprika'

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    $6686

  • White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca

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    $4612
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    Saturnalia™ American Hybrid Oak

    Quercus hypoleucoides x rubra 'HSLMK'

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    $13999

  • Elberta Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Elberta'

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    $21698

  • Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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    $4999

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

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  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'Fire Spinner'

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  • Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

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  • Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

    Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

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  • Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Blue Girl'

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    $8874

  • Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Moon'

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  • Pugster White® Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Pugster White'

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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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