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  • Whipped Cream™ Floribunda Rose (Rosa 'Whipped Cream'), a shrub featuring yellow, white flowers and deciduous.

    Whipped Cream™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Whipped Cream'

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    $8458
  • Simply Color® Grandiflora Rose (Rosa x 'Simply Color'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Simply Color® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa x 'Simply Color'

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    $7176
  • Easy Elegance® Chi™ Rose

    Chi™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Baillim'

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    $6626
  • Karasugawa Japanese Maple

    Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Karasu Gawa'

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    $21002

  • Haywire™ False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'SMNCLUTL'

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    $2699
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    Ringo® Double Red Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo Double Red'

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    $2649
  • Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken') plant, crop photo - Mar 12, 2024

    Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo

    Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'

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    $8026

  • Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus8'

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    $13820

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo051'

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    $6743

  • Pink Elf Barrenwort

    Epimedium × 'Pink Elf' PP 17,228

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    $4745
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    North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Ruby Heart’

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    $5028

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088
  • Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'), a perennial featuring purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Custard Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

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    $4118

  • Cauticola Sedum

    Sedum cauticola

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    $3296

  • Westcountry™ Blacksmith Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus ?Blacksmith'

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    $5021
  • Proven Winners® Staircase™ Blue Lupine

    Staircase™ Blue Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Blue'

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    $4962
  • Mariachi Bandera sneezeweed growing in a nursery pot with dense mounds of narrow green leaves

    Mariachi™ Bandera Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale 'Bandera' PP 27,397

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    $2914
  • Russell Hybrid Lupines (Lupinus × 'Russell Hybrid') plant, crop photo - May 29, 2026

    Russell Hybrid Lupines

    Lupinus × 'Russell Hybrid'

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    $2969
  • The Governor Lupine featuring striking purple, lavender, and white bicolor flower spikes blooming in a sunny garden landscape.

    The Governor Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'The Governor'

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    $2993

  • Fooled Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

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    $4079

  • Flora™ Bijou™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EVIpo030'

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    $5211

  • Pimoko Dwarf Serbian Spruce

    Picea omorika 'Pimoko'

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    $6499

  • Twinkle Toes Japanese Cedar

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Twinkle Toes'

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    $5999

  • Green Dragon Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon'

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    $4499

  • Rock Garden Dwarf Holly

    Ilex x 'Rock Garden'

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    $4999

  • Miniature Common Juniper

    Juniperus communis 'Miniature'

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    $4499

  • Pancake Creeping Juniper

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

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    $4499

  • Gold Drift Weeping Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Gold Drift'

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    $6999

  • Pusch Dwarf Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Pusch'

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    $6999

  • Bluhm's Dwarf Brewer Spruce

    Picea breweriana 'Bluhm's Dwarf'

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    $6999

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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