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  • Percy Wiseman Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Percy Wiseman Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

    (1)
    $3996

  • Dwarf Korean Lilac

    Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

    (36)
    From $3117

  • Sourwood Tree

    Oxydendrum arboreum

    (12)
    From $10995

  • Royal Raindrops® Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus 'Royal Raindrops'

    (2)
    $6999

  • Funky Fuchsia™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Funky Fuchsia'

    (10)
    From $6364

  • Coral Bark Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

    (11)
    From $8736

  • Columnar Tulip Tree

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

    (47)
    $14329
  • Jacquemontii Himalayan Birch Tree

    Jacquemontii Himalayan Birch Tree

    Betula utilis var. jacquemontii

    From $5999

  • Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass

    Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

    (9)
    From $1999

  • Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

    Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

    (33)
    $11917

  • Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Thin Man'

    (8)
    From $2847

  • Green Gem Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Green Gem'

    (20)
    From $2219

  • Climbing Hydrangea

    Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

    (17)
    From $3112

  • Greenspire® Linden Tree

    Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

    (15)
    $10000

  • Endless Summer® BloomStruck® Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'BloomStruck'

    (13)
    From $2349

  • Blue Arrow Juniper Tree

    Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'

    (3)
    $2998

  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'

    (15)
    From $11122

  • Dwarf Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Pumila'

    (1)
    $10323

  • Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree

    Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'

    (41)
    $7995

  • Brandywine™ Viburnum

    Viburnum nudum 'Brandywine'

    (13)
    $2649

  • Sweetgum Tree

    Liquidambar styraciflua

    (32)
    $9790

  • Princeton Sentry Ginkgo

    Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

    (9)
    From $10000

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    (7)
    From $4430

  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • NewGen® Independence Boxwood

    Buxus 'NewGen Independence'

    (3)
    From $4672

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

    (3)
    $3699

  • Adam's Needle Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa

    (17)
    $5999

  • Fall in Love® Sweetly Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Sweetly'

    (2)
    $3562

  • Red Sunset® Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'

    (12)
    $9441

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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