Save up to 35% on Garden Favorites

Shop With Confidence: FREE Growing & Glowing Promise

Free Shipping on Orders $199+
View as

  • Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

    Sold out
    (1)
    $18465

  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $4945

  • Carolina Sweetheart® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'NCCC1'

    Sold out
    (11)
    $9973

  • Kousa Dogwood Tree

    Cornus kousa chinensis

    Sold out
    (38)
    From $6540

  • Ivory Halo® Dogwood

    Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $8691

  • Paw Paw

    Asimina triloba

    Sold out
    (14)
    $12931

  • Sugar N' Spice™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Select S'

    Sold out
    $10023

  • Techny Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $4899

  • Black Diamond® Mystic Magenta™ Crape Myrtle Shrub

    Lagerstroemia Black Diamond 'Mystic Magenta'

    Sold out
    (4)
    $8109

  • Strongbox Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'ILEXFARROWTRACEY'

    Sold out
    (1)
    From $2714

  • Clarence Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Clarence'

    Sold out
    35% off
    $3224 $4960

  • EverBloom™ Plum Glory Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'G18146'

    Sold out
    (1)
    From $1699

  • Next Generation® Red Sensation Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' PP18,197

    Sold out
    (556)
    $6830

  • Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKIO' PP,28769

    Sold out
    25% off
    (1)
    $3047 $4063

  • Adams Elderberry Bush

    Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'

    Sold out
    $7426
  • Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'), a shrub featuring evergreen and rounded form.

    Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    Sold out
    $13237
  • Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

    Sold out
    $2847

  • Helene Von Stein Lambs Ear

    Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $2969
  • Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    Carya ovata

    Sold out
    (1)
    From $13213

  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

    Sold out
    25% off
    $2903 $3871

  • Fanal Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

    Sold out
    $3156

  • Samurai Toad Lily

    Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

    Sold out
    $3433

  • Earth Angel™ Parfuma® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'KORgeowim'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $9399

  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP27,462

    Sold out
    $3427

  • Birthday Party Sedum

    Sedum 'Birthday Party'

    Sold out
    $3022

  • Lady in Red Fern

    Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $3435
  • Liberty Hosta (Hosta 'Liberty'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Liberty Hosta

    Hosta 'Liberty'

    Sold out
    $3481

  • Prolific Hardy Kiwi

    Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

    Sold out
    $8344

  • Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Splash'

    Sold out
    (6)
    From $2617
  • White Dawn® Climbing Rose (Rosa 'White Dawn'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    White Dawn® Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'White Dawn'

    Sold out
    $10023

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.
Back to top