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  • Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree (Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'), a tree featuring deciduous and open, pyramidal form.

    Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'

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    $9790

  • Paw Paw

    Asimina triloba

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    (14)
    $12931

  • White Fringe Tree

    Chionanthus virginicus

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    $9790

  • Canadian Wild Ginger

    Asarum canadense

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    $4124

  • Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Gymnocladus dioicus

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    $26807

  • Emerald Petite™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Thusid4' PP33,360

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    $9940

  • Ohio Buckeye Tree

    Aesculus glabra

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    $12982

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

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    $3699

  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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    $4945

  • Firepower Heavenly Bamboo

    Nandina domestica 'Firepower'

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    $3929

  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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    $8957

  • Brandywine Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

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    $9790
  • 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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    $15218

  • Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'JN2'

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  • Kay Parris Magnolia Tree (Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'), a tree featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Kay Parris Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

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    $9540

  • Northern Red Oak Tree

    Quercus rubra

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    $9790
  • Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), a perennial featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

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    (1)
    $7975
  • Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    Carya ovata

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  • Shadblow Serviceberry

    Amelanchier canadensis

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    $10273

  • Chinkapin Oak Tree

    Quercus muehlenbergii

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    $11853

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

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

    Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDMIDNI'

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  • Earth Angel™ Parfuma® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'KORgeowim'

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    $9399
  • A mature Smokey Serviceberry bush covered in dense clusters of white flowers, growing beside a dirt path and wooden fence in a natural rural landscape at sunset.

    Smokey Serviceberry

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

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    $4599

  • Techny Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

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    $4899

  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'

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    $3365
  • Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Compacta'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Compact Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Compacta'

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    $8978

  • Pink Snow Showers™ Weeping Cherry Tree

    Prunus x 'Pisnshzam'

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    $10825

  • Linebacker™ Distylium

    DISTYLIUM 'PIIDIST-IV'

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    $9907

  • Tianshan® Seven - Son Flower

    Heptacodium miconioides 'Minhep'

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    $8741

Zone 6 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 6 Plants: Where Northern Hardiness Meets Southern Variety

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 sits at a gardening crossroads, with average annual minimums between -10°F and 0°F. Stretching from the central Midwest through the Mid-Atlantic corridor, much of the Pacific Northwest, and the southern Appalachian foothills, Zone 6 unlocks a tremendous plant palette. You get the full range of northern favorites plus many varieties traditionally considered "southern" plants.

This collection includes every plant in our inventory rated for Zone 6. Whether you are searching for perennials that bloom all summer, privacy screening, shade trees, or drought-tolerant landscaping, you will find it here.

What Thrives in Zone 6?

Perennials that bloom all summer are a Zone 6 specialty. Coneflowers, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Lavender, repeat-blooming Hydrangeas, Roses, and ornamental grasses deliver non-stop color from May through first frost. Zone 6 supports virtually all major perennial families.

Flowering trees and shrubs reach peak diversity in Zone 6. Crape Myrtles (many varieties are hardy here), Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Dogwoods, Hydrangeas of every type, and Lilacs all thrive. Evergreen hedging with Arborvitae, Holly, and Boxwood provides year-round structure.

Fruit trees are outstanding in Zone 6. Peach trees, apple, pear, cherry, and even some fig varieties produce excellent harvests. Blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and strawberries round out the edible garden.

Zone 6 Gardening Tips

Zone 6 allows planting from mid-April through late October. Fall planting is particularly effective here, giving roots several months to establish before winter. A good mulch layer protects marginally hardy specimens through occasional cold snaps.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 6 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 6?
Zone 6 is defined by average annual minimum temperatures between -10°F and 0°F. It covers the central Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, and southern Appalachian regions. Zone 6 gardens support an exceptionally wide range of both northern and southern plant species.

What perennials bloom all summer in Zone 6?
Zone 6 has an outstanding selection of summer-long bloomers including Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, Salvia, Lavender, Catmint, Daylilies, repeat-blooming Hydrangeas, and Knockout Roses. With deadheading, many maintain color from late May through the first frost in October.

Can crape myrtles grow in Zone 6?
Yes. Many crape myrtle varieties are cold hardy to Zone 6, including the popular Dynamite, Natchez, and Tuscarora cultivars. Choose varieties specifically rated for Zone 6 and plant in a sheltered, south-facing location for best results.

When should I plant in Zone 6?
Zone 6 offers a generous planting window from mid-April through late October. Spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) are both excellent. Fall planting is especially effective because roots continue growing in cool soil while tops are dormant.

What fruit trees grow best in Zone 6?
Zone 6 is excellent for fruit production. Peach, apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees all thrive. Fig trees can produce with winter protection. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and grape vines are all highly productive in Zone 6 conditions.
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