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  • Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

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    $4119

  • FrostKiss™ Molly's White® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPBRD01'

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  • Tiger Eyes® Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

    Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' PP16185

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    $9907

  • Annabelle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

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    From $2771

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

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  • Strawberry Sundae® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'

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  • Luna™ Rose Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Luna™ Rose Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose'

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  • Red Tip Photinia

    Photinia x fraseri

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  • Autumn Blaze® Maple Tree

    Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred'

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  • Rise Up® Amberness Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Amberness'

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    $2899
  • Gemo St. Johns Wort (Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Gemo St. Johns Wort

    Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'

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  • Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17'

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  • Running Tapestry Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Running Tapestry Foam Flower

    Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

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    $3573

  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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  • BiColor Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor'

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  • Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'Sprich'

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  • Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Daisy Duke'

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  • Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD'

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  • Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex glabra 'Densa'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Densa Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Densa'

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    $8425
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

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  • Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

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  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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  • Carolina Sweetheart® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'NCCC1'

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  • Kousa Dogwood Tree

    Cornus kousa chinensis

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  • Ivory Halo® Dogwood

    Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'

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    $8691

  • Paw Paw

    Asimina triloba

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  • Sugar N' Spice™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Select S'

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    $10023

  • Techny Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

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  • Black Diamond® Mystic Magenta™ Crape Myrtle Shrub

    Lagerstroemia Black Diamond 'Mystic Magenta'

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  • Strongbox Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'ILEXFARROWTRACEY'

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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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