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  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Prairifire'

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    $9314
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

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    $13154
  • Weeping White Spruce Tree (Picea glauca 'Pendula'), a tree featuring evergreen and dense, pyramidal form.

    Weeping White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca 'Pendula'

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    (2)
    $15218
  • Baptisia Grape Escape False Indigo displaying multiple dusky purple flower spikes with cream keels rising above blue-green foliage in a mixed perennial border with hostas and ornamental grasses

    Grape Escape False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

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    $4462

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

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    $6160

  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

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    $9790

  • Sargent Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus sargentii

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    $8944

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

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    $4244

  • Elberta Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Elberta'

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    $21698

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

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    $3699

  • Black Gum Tree

    Nyssa sylvatica

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    $9790

  • Fire and Ice Hosta

    Hosta 'Fire & Ice'

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    (1)
    $3278

  • Sourwood Tree

    Oxydendrum arboreum

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    $10995

  • White Oak Tree

    Quercus alba

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    $9790
  • Wardii Yew Shrub (Taxus × media 'Wardii'), a shrub featuring yellow, white, green flowers and evergreen.

    Wardii Yew Shrub

    Taxus × media 'Wardii'

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    $9674

  • Bloombux® Blush Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Bloombux Blush'

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    $9141

  • Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus

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    $7792

  • Dragontail Fern

    Asplenium x ebenoides

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    $3432

  • Whipcord Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

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    $6391

  • Key Lime Lamb's Ear

    Stachys byzantina ‘Key Lime’ PP 36,792

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    $3599

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    $3337

  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437
  • Arnold Promise Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'), a tree.

    Arnold Promise Witch Hazel

    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'

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    $10240

  • Cesky Gold® Dwarf Birch

    Betula x plettkei 'Golden Treasure'

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  • Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'), a shrub featuring blue, purple flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Boursault Rhododendron

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

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    $9724

  • Carolina Silverbell

    Halesia carolina

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    $9299
  • Younique™ Pink Astilbe (Astilbe x 'Verspink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Younique™ Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Verspink'

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    $3430

  • Serbian Spruce Tree

    Picea omorika

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    $4212

  • Vulcan Hosta

    Hosta 'Vulcan'

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    $2917
  • Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), a perennial featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

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    $7975

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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