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  • Bronze Wave Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'

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    $3757

  • American Persimmon Tree

    Diospyros virginiana

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    From $5661

  • Elfin Creeping Thyme

    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

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    $2945
  • Robust Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, dense form.

    Robust Male Fern

    Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'

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    $3426

  • Compacta Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

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    $2559

  • Buckhead™ Bold Distylium

    Distylium buxifolium 'ZhDis12-16'

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    $2699
  • Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily (Canna 'Red Golden Flame'), a perennial featuring red, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily

    Canna 'Red Golden Flame'

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    $4429

  • Double Take Eternal White® Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'SMNCSDW'

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    $2663
  • Winky Double Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Double Red & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'

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    $2950

  • Fireworks Goldenrod

    Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

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    $3485

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    $3014

  • Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata ‘PIIIC-I’

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    $8342
  • Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba 'Tristis'), a tree featuring erect, open form.

    Golden Weeping Willow

    Salix alba 'Tristis'

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  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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    $8957

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

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    $3105

  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

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    $9790

  • MoonShadow™ Rosita Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'G19164'

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    $6350

  • Alpine Currant Bush

    Ribes alpinum

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    $7259

  • WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokropiav' PPAF

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    $9224

  • Straight Talk® Privet

    Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift'

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    $6897

  • Crete Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Crete'

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    $4199
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    Spintop Red Starburst Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red Starburst'

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    $2614

  • Island Breeze Hosta

    Hosta x 'Island Breeze'

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    $3652

  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Prairifire'

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    $9314

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX4'

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    $2899
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

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    $13154
  • 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
  • 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

    Grape Escape False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

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    $4462

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

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    $6160

  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

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    $9790

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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