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  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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    $3799
  • Red Dragon Japanese Maple

    Red Dragon Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'

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    $16783

  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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    $8883

  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    $3462

  • Heavy Metal Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

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    $6071

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo051'

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    $6743

  • Cayenne Dogwood

    Cornus amomum 'Cayenne'

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    $7742

  • Chionoides Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

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    $9724

  • Sixteen Candles Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

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    $8691
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    Cannova® Bronze Peach Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Bronze Peach'

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    $4429

  • Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBX3'

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    (1)
    $2614

  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    $4096

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x ‘Rio’ PP24,273

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    $4390
  • Etouffee™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Etouffee™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'

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    $5610
  • Kay Parris Magnolia Tree (Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'), a tree featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Kay Parris Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

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  • Five Finger Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, creeping form.

    Five Finger Maidenhair Fern

    Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'

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    $3429

  • Bedazzled Lavender Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Bedazzled Lavender' PP 31,168

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    $3474
  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010

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    $5428
  • Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree (Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'), a tree featuring deciduous and open, pyramidal form.

    Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'

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    $9790
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • Rock 'N Round™ Bundle of Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy'

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    $3363

  • Gatsby Star® Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Doughill' PP25,412

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  • Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'), a perennial featuring yellow, mixed flowers and perennial.

    Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'

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    $5375

  • Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

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    $9557

  • Sugartina® Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Crystalina'

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    $2614
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

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    $3115

  • Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Koren'

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    $2614

  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460
  • 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

  • Kim's Knee High™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

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    $3796

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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