Zone 5: Trees (USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5)

Browse trees that can be grown outdoors in USDA Zone 5, curated for dependable landscape value and long-term performance. Whether you’re planning shade, screening, or ornamental interest, these selections are chosen to fit a range of home and property planting goals.

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Almanac Planting Co: Majestic Weeping Cherry Tree (Prunus x 'Snofozam'') in its full splendor, showcasing clusters of white-pink flowers that drape gracefully, ideal for gardeners aiming to cultivate a serene and picturesque outdoor space.
Snow Fountains® Weeping Cherry Tree
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A potted Bonfire Patio Peach Tree (Prunus persica) in flower
Bonfire Patio Peach Tree
$129.95
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Almanac Planting Co Sting™ Arborvitae by Proven Winners. A tall, narrow arb growing between other trees.
Sting™ Arborvitae
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Full Speed A Hedge® ‘American Pillar’ Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co Chicago Hardy Fig Tree. A cluster of green and purple figs growing on a branch. They're surrounded by green fig leaves.
Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
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Almanac Planting Co: Fluffy® Western Arborvitae. Two yellow dwarf arbs growing next to each other.
Fluffy® Western Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co: Lined up with precision, these Junior Giant Thuja (Thuja standishii x plicata) saplings in pots are showcased in a greenhouse environment, making them an ideal choice for privacy screens or as focal points in landscaping designs, highlighted for their fast growth and dense foliage.
Thuja 'Junior Giant'
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Almanac Planting Co: North Pole® Arborvitae by Proven Winners. A group of 7 arbs growing together on a bank.
North Pole® Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus × yedoensis 'Somei-yoshino'). A mature tree in full bloom with other mature trees in the background.
Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Haywire™ False Cypress growing in a raised flower bed.
Haywire™ False Cypress
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co Corkscrew Willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'). Bare twisted branches contrasting against a cloudy winter sky.
Corkscrew Willow
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Almanac Planting Co Forever Goldy™ Arborvitae (Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy' (aka '4EVER')). A group of three golden yellow arbs growing together.
Forever Goldy™ Arborvitae
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Almanac Planting Co Thuja Green Giant (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'). Several large, tall, pyramidal evergreens surrounded by short evergreen bushes. The landscaping is affluent.
Thuja 'Green Giant'
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Almanac Planting Co Emerald Green Arborvitae 'Smaragd'. Three mature arbs growing in a row.
Emerald Green Arborvitae 'Smaragd'
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Almanac Planting Co: Sky Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'). A row of three, growing in a bed in front of a white, brick wall.
Sky Pencil Holly
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co Forest Pansy Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') in bloom. The flowers are pinkish purple and are profuse. The tree is in a grass lawn with forest in the background. Commonly called Purple Eastern Redbud, Purple American Redbud, and Purple American Judas Tree.
Forest Pansy Redbud
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Almanac Planting Co Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'). The tree is in flower and is covered in blooms of pink.
Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree (Kwanzan)
$119.95
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Almanac Planting Co Japanese Snowbell Tree (Styrax japonicus). A side image of a branch with green leaves and clusters of white flowers hanging below the branch. The background is blurred green vegetation.
Japanese Snowbell Tree
$139.95
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Almanac Planting Co Chinese Toon 'North Red' (Toona sinensis 'North Red'). A mature Chinese Toon tree next to a lake.
Chinese Toon 'North Red'
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Almanac Planting Co Elberta Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Elberta'). An orchard full of peach trees covered in pinkish white blooms.
Elberta Peach Tree
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Flying Dragon Orange Tree (Citrus trifoliata (A.K.A. Poncirus trifoliata)) Close up of fruit and flower buds
Flying Dragon Orange Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Redhaven Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Redhaven'). Peach trees growing in an orchard covered in pink blossoms.
Redhaven Peach Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis) in bloom. The tree is in a grassy field with another Redbud Tree to its side and an evergreen tree to its other side. Commonly called Eastern Redbud, American Redbud, and American Judas Tree.
Eastern Redbud
$109.95
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Almanac Planting Co: Kousa Dogwood (Japanese Dogwood) in full bloom, showcasing its lush canopy of white flowers. This beautiful ornamental tree is perfect for adding visual interest to any garden landscape.
Kousa Dogwood
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Row of Nigra Thuja evergreens with lush foliage, grown by Almanac Planting Co, ideal for landscaping and privacy hedges.
Thuja 'Nigra'
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Almanac Planting Co: Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae growing together in a row creating a dense privacy screen!
Spring Grove® Western Arborvitae
$89.95
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About Trees for Zone 5 Landscapes

What defines a tree in this Zone 5 collection?


Trees in this collection are woody plants selected to grow well outdoors in USDA Zone 5, with lasting landscape value in mind.

They are chosen for scale, structure, and seasonal character, supporting long-term planting plans for homes and properties.

What roles do trees typically serve in Zone 5 landscapes?


Trees provide the upper structure of the landscape, shaping shade patterns, views, and the overall feel of outdoor spaces.

They contribute screening, ornamental presence, and long-term stability that helps landscapes mature with purpose.

What types of trees are included in this collection?


This collection includes a mix of shade trees, ornamental trees, and smaller landscape trees suited for Zone 5 conditions.

Together, they support a range of goals, from adding canopy and privacy to creating focal points and seasonal interest.

Why is mature size one of the most important tree traits?


Trees can change the scale of a space dramatically as they mature, even when they start small.

Considering mature height and spread helps ensure the tree fits the site long-term and reduces future conflicts with structures or plantings.

How long does it take a tree to feel established?


Trees often spend their first seasons establishing roots before putting on noticeable top growth.

As they settle in, growth becomes more consistent and the tree begins to show its intended form and landscape presence.

How do trees work with shrubs and perennials in a planted landscape?


Trees create the canopy layer that defines the landscape, while shrubs and perennials fill in structure and seasonal detail below.

Together, they form a layered planting that feels balanced, cohesive, and increasingly established over time.