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  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • Walker Weeping Pea Shrub - Tree Form

    Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

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    $24860

  • Avalanche™ Birch Tree

    Betula x 'Avalzam'

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    $9889

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

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    $2910

  • Pink Miracle on the Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa ‘CERpimir’

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    $7493

  • Golden Globe Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

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    $9324

  • Holden's™ Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,540

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    $10939

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386

  • First Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'First Frost'

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    $2015 $3100
  • Purple Gem Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Purple Gem Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

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    (1)
    $3996

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

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    $3501

  • Rock 'N Round® Bright Idea Sedum

    Sedum hybrid PP34,396

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    $3008

  • Oso Easy® Suñorita® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'CHEWGEWEST'

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    $2614

  • Little Devil™ Ninebark

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May'

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    $8475

  • Cascade Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Cascade'

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  • Magical® Avalanche Snowberry

    Symphoricarpos × doornbosii ‘Kolmava’

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    $8769

  • Tianshan® Seven - Son Flower

    Heptacodium miconioides 'Minhep'

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    (1)
    $8741

  • FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'BAIful' PP35,613

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    $6619 $8825

  • Scotch Broom Sister Redhead™

    Cytisus scoparius 'SMNCSAB'

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    $2614

  • Psychedelic Sky™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'PIIBD-III' PP26,306

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    $6371
  • Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'), a shrub featuring conical, horizontal form.

    Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

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    $12887

  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    $4380

  • Prairie Sky Hosta

    Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

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    $3653
  • Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry

    Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'

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    $7209
  • Lakemont Seedless White Grape Vine (Vitis 'Lakemont'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Lakemont Seedless White Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Lakemont'

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    $3356
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028
  • Little Lanterns Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'), a perennial featuring red, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Little Lanterns Columbine

    Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

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    $3043

  • Firepower Heavenly Bamboo

    Nandina domestica 'Firepower'

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    $3929
  • Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Mars Madness' PP27838), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Mars Madness' PP27838

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    $5237

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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