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  • Pink Snow Showers™ Weeping Cherry Tree

    Prunus x 'Pisnshzam'

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    $10825

  • Summerific® Holy Grail Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Holy Grail' PP31,478

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    $5243
  • 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

  • Royal Candles Speedwell Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'

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    $3126

  • Caesars Brother Siberian Iris

    Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'

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  • Primo® Dwarf Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'IslPrim'

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    $9405 $14469

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

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    $3699

  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

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    $9790

  • Decadence® Lemon Meringue False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

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    $4413

  • Sourwood Tree

    Oxydendrum arboreum

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    $10995

  • Pieris Mountain Fire

    Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

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    $9291

  • Butterfly Magic™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

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    $7409

  • Compacta Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

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    $2559

  • Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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    $3273

  • Gateway Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum

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    $5226

  • Decadence® Sparkling Sapphires False Indigo

    Baptisia x 'Sparkling Sapphires' PP27,904

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    $4420
  • Bushel and Berry® Peach Sorbet® Blueberry Bush

    Peach Sorbet® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Peach Sorbet'

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    $4612

  • Whirlwind Hosta

    Hosta 'Whirlwind'

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    $3665

  • Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jelly Bean'

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    $4612
  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    $3494

  • Summer Jazz™ Sunrise Gold Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Yellow' PP 23,918

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  • Prince's Plume Hyssop (Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’

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    $3621

  • Sargent Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus sargentii

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    $8944

  • Bridal Veil® Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bridal Veil'

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  • Baptisia Grape Escape False Indigo displaying multiple dusky purple flower spikes with cream keels rising above blue-green foliage in a mixed perennial border with hostas and ornamental grasses

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    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

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  • Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'), a shrub featuring blue, purple flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Boursault Rhododendron

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

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    $9724

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

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    $6160

  • Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree'

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    $12388

  • Dark Knight Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

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    $5799

  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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    $8957

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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