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  • Royal Frost™ Birch Tree

    Betula x 'Royal Frost'

    (1)
    $11499
  • Regal Prince™ Oak Tree (Quercus robur x bicolor 'Long'), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Regal Prince™ Oak Tree

    Quercus robur x bicolor 'Long'

    $18898

  • Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

    Abelia mosanensis 'SMNAMW'

    From $2699

  • Pink Manners Obedient Plant

    Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'

    $3467
  • Gold Lace Juniper Bush (Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'), a shrub featuring evergreen and conical form.

    Gold Lace Juniper Bush

    Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

    25% off
    $7018 $9357

  • Let's Dance® Rhythmic Blue™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla LETS DANCE 'SMHMES14'

    (556)
    From $2614

  • Bloomables® New Age™ White Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris 'G13103'

    (1)
    $8641

  • Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo063'

    $6743

  • Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Sparks'

    $2614
  • New York Fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis), a perennial featuring perennial and erect form.

    New York Fern

    Thelypteris noveboracensis

    (1)
    $3817

  • Paisley Pup® Doghobble

    Leucothoe fontanesiana ''KLMFP'

    (1)
    $2629

  • Fall in Love® Sweetly Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Sweetly' PP31089

    (1)
    $3562

  • White Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Radwhite'

    (1)
    $7209

  • Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

    $9605

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    Clematis 'EviGsy153'

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    $4383 $6743

  • Italian Cypress Tree

    Cupressus sempervirens

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    (16)
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    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus7’

    35% off
    $8985 $13823
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    PowWow® Wild Berry Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Pas702917'

    (3)
    $1799
  • Girard's Crimson Azalea (Rhododendron x 'Girard's Crimson'), a shrub featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Girard's Crimson Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Girard's Crimson'

    (7)
    From $3386
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    BerryBux® Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'BerryBux'

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    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

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    Microbiota decussata 'Prides'

    (1)
    From $2614
  • Tassel Fern (Polystichum polyblepharum), a perennial featuring perennial and vase form.

    Tassel Fern

    Polystichum polyblepharum

    From $1699

  • Blue Rug Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

    From $4450

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    Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

    (1)
    $2847

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    Deutzia gracilis 'Duncan'

    (3)
    From $6622
  • Blue Chip Juniper Bush (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'), a shrub featuring white flowers and evergreen.

    Blue Chip Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

    $3360

  • Sugar Shack® Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'

    (1)
    $2614

  • Snow Flurry Aster

    Symphyotrichum ericoicoides 'Snow Flurry'

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    $2440 $3253

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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'

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    (9)
    From $4993 $7925

Zone 7 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 7 Plants: The Best of Both Worlds

USDA Hardiness Zone 7 offers one of the most enviable gardening climates in the country, with average annual minimums between 0°F and 10°F. Covering a wide band from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through parts of the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and the Southwest, Zone 7 gardens enjoy mild winters, long growing seasons, and access to an extraordinary range of plants.

This collection features our complete Zone 7 inventory. From cold hardy avocado trees to heat-tolerant evergreens, drought-resistant perennials to lush flowering shrubs, Zone 7 gardeners have the widest selection of any growing zone.

What Thrives in Zone 7?

Flowering trees reach their peak in Zone 7. Crape Myrtles, Dogwoods, Japanese Maples, Southern Magnolias, Redbuds, and Cherry Blossoms all deliver spectacular seasonal displays. Cold hardy avocado trees and fig trees produce real harvests here.

Heat tolerant shrubs and perennials combine with cold hardy favorites to create an unmatched plant palette. Hydrangeas of every type, Gardenias, Camellias, Azaleas, Knockout Roses, Lavender, and drought-tolerant ornamental grasses all perform beautifully. Shade hydrangeas for Zone 7 are especially popular for understory plantings.

Evergreen screening with Leyland Cypress, Holly, Arborvitae, and Cryptomeria provides year-round privacy. Drought tolerant shrubs like Nandina, Loropetalum, and native grasses are smart choices for water-conscious landscaping.

Zone 7 Gardening Tips

Zone 7's long season (March through November) means nearly year-round planting is possible. Fall planting is ideal for most trees and shrubs. Mulch to conserve moisture during hot summers, and provide afternoon shade for plants at the edge of their heat tolerance.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 7 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 7?
Zone 7 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between 0°F and 10°F. It spans the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, parts of the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and the Southwest. Zone 7 has mild winters and long growing seasons, supporting an extremely wide range of plants.

Can you grow avocado trees in Zone 7?
Yes. Cold hardy avocado varieties have been bred to tolerate Zone 7 winters. They perform best in sheltered, south-facing locations with well-drained soil. Protect young trees during their first few winters with mulch and frost cloth during extreme cold snaps.

What hydrangeas grow best in shade in Zone 7?
Several hydrangea varieties excel in Zone 7 shade, including Bigleaf Hydrangeas (macrophylla types like Endless Summer), Oakleaf Hydrangeas, and Climbing Hydrangeas. These prefer morning sun with afternoon shade protection from Zone 7 summer heat.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 7?
Zone 7 allows planting from early March through late November. Fall (October-November) is the ideal time for most trees and shrubs because roots establish during mild winter months. Spring planting works well for perennials and tender plants.

What are drought tolerant plants for Zone 7?
Popular drought-tolerant Zone 7 plants include Nandina, Loropetalum, Ornamental Grasses (Muhly, Fountain Grass), Lavender, Russian Sage, Crape Myrtle, and native plants like Coneflower and Butterfly Bush. These reduce water needs once established.
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