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  • Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Soft Serve Gold'

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    $2649

  • Paperbark Maple Tree

    Acer griseum

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  • Tahiti™ Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Tahiti'

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    (15)
    $5831
  • After Eight Dwarf Oriental Lily (Lilium orientalis 'After Eight'), a perennial featuring red, pink, white flowers and perennial.

    After Eight Dwarf Oriental Lily

    Lilium orientalis 'After Eight'

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    $3160
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

  • Tiny Diamond Dwarf Asiatic Lily

    Lilium x germanicum 'Tiny Diamond'

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    $2968
  • 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

  • Tricolor European Beech Tree

    Fagus sylvatica

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    $11999
  • Morioka Weeping Katsura Tree

    Morioka Weeping Katsura Tree

    Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Morioka Weeping'

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    $13999

  • Briotti Red Horsechestnut

    Aesculus x carnea

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    $13499

  • Tortuga® Juniper

    Juniperus communis 'Tortuga'

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    $2659
  • Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple (Malus Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™), a tree featuring dense, erect form.

    Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple

    Malus domestica 'Fruit Snacks Golden Treat'

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    $12404
  • Fernspray Gold Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold') plant, crop photo - Sep 11, 2026

    Fernspray Gold Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'

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    $13237

  • Muskingum® Dogwood

    Cornus racemosa 'Muskingum'

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    $7759

  • Oso Easy® Hot Paprika® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Hot Paprika'

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    $6686

  • Red Sprite Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

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    $7875
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    Early Glow™ Ohio Buckeye

    Aesculus glabra 'JN Select'

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    $15999
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    Saturnalia™ American Hybrid Oak

    Quercus hypoleucoides x rubra 'HSLMK'

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    $13999
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    Pink Pony™ Elderberry

    Sambucus nigra 'Pink Pony'

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    $4499
  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast'

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  • Becky Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

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    $2950

  • Santa Rosa Plum Tree

    Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

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    $11936

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid 'Candy Stripes'

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  • Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

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  • Sunseekers™ Salmon Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'SunSeekers Salmon'

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  • Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -

    Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Buzz Midnight'

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  • Earth Angel™ Parfuma® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Earth Angel'

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    $9399
  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'

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    $1999

  • TEMPO™ Rose Geum

    Geum x 'Tempo Rose'

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    $3827

  • Granny Smith Apple Tree

    Malus 'Granny Smith'

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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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