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  • Alocasia Low Rider Elephant Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider'), a perennial featuring erect form.

    Alocasia Low Rider Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Low Rider'

    $6923

  • Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBX3'

    $2614

  • Center Stage® Coral Crape Myrtle

    Lagerstroemia 'SMNLCOR'

    $2659
  • Sweet Gem Peach (Prunus persica 'Sweet Gem'), a tree featuring open, rounded form.

    Sweet Gem Peach

    Prunus persica 'Sweet Gem'

    $8392
  • Chamaecyparis obtusa Contorta with dense, twisted green foliage in a 15-inch container, displayed on gravel nursery ground

    Contorted Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Contorta'

    35% off
    $8604 $13237

  • Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' USPP 32,514

    35% off
    (556)
    $1699 $2614

  • Just Chill® Double White Camellia

    Camellia x 'FARROWCJWD' PP#36,304

    $2663

  • Sunny Boulevard™ St. John's Wort

    Hypericum x SUNNY BOULEVARD 'Deppe'

    $2614

  • Spartan Juniper Tree

    Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

    $4262

  • Short and Sweet Catchfly

    Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    $3255

  • White Album® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Alban'

    $2615
  • Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed (Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'

    (1)
    $5644

  • Brilliantina® Abelia

    Abelia × grandiflora 'Brilliantina'

    (1)
    $2699
  • Flat-tery Boxwood shrub with dense dark green foliage growing low and wide over wood chip mulch.

    Flat - tery™ Boxwood

    Buxus x ‘Prostrate3’ PP29,574

    35% off
    $6645 $10223
  • Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo080'

    35% off
    (1)
    $4383 $6743
  • City Slicker® Birch Tree - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Container 3 - 4 Feet Multi Stem -

    City Slicker® Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'Whit XXV' PP16,573

    35% off
    $6515 $10023

  • Vintage Jade Distylium

    Distylium 'Vintage Jade'

    $9907

  • Chivette Chives

    Allium 'Chivette'

    $4022

  • Blue Arrow Juniper Tree

    Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'

    35% off
    (1)
    $2998 $4612

  • Jazz Hands Bold® Chinese Fringe Flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Kurobi'

    $2679

  • Common Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale

    25% off
    $3297 $4396

  • Poprocks® Petite Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Odessa'

    $6902

  • Perfecto Mundo® Red Azalea

    Rhododendron 'NCRX8'

    $2611
  • Zeus Hop (Humulus lupulus 'Zeus'), a perennial featuring green flowers and perennial.

    Zeus Hop

    Humulus lupulus 'Zeus'

    $5250

  • Castle Keep® Blue Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'SMNIFA'

    $2659

  • Bloombux® Blush Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Bloombux Blush'

    $9141

  • Ru - Bee Wren™ Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla rivularis 'SMDCS' PP33,288

    35% off
    $5671 $8725
  • Etouffee™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Etouffee™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'

    $5610
  • Fountains Of Rouge™ Virginia Sweetspire

    Fountains Of Rouge™ Virginia Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'Fountains of Rouge™'

    35% off
    $5184 $7975

  • Sunjoy Todo® Barberry

    Berberis x 'NCBX1'

    $2614

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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