Plants for Sale Near Pittsburgh
Plants for Sale Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Almanac Planting Co is a family-run plant nursery located near Knox, Pennsylvania — roughly a 90-minute drive north of Pittsburgh via I-79. We specialize in cold-hardy fruit trees, berry plants, flowering shrubs, and perennials that perform well across western Pennsylvania.
Gardeners throughout the greater Pittsburgh area often choose farm pickup when purchasing multiple plants or establishing larger projects like backyard orchards, berry patches, or privacy hedges. Customers regularly make the drive from Cranberry Township, Wexford, Moon Township, Beaver, Sewickley, Greensburg, and Mt. Lebanon to pick up their orders directly.
Growing Conditions Around Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh metro area falls primarily in USDA Zone 6b to 7a, with average winter lows between -5°F and 5°F. The city's river valleys and urban heat island effect push some neighborhoods into warmer microclimates, while surrounding suburban and rural areas — particularly north toward Butler and Cranberry — trend slightly cooler toward Zone 6a.
Pittsburgh's warm, humid summers, moderate growing season (typically late April through mid-October), and well-drained hillside soils create strong conditions for fruit trees, berry plants, and flowering shrubs. The region's rolling terrain also means exposure and drainage vary significantly from yard to yard — south-facing slopes warm earlier in spring, while north-facing hillsides stay cooler and retain moisture longer.
We carry varieties selected for performance in Zones 5 through 7, so the plants we stock are well suited for gardens throughout the Pittsburgh metro and surrounding communities.
Popular Plants for Pittsburgh-Area Gardens
Many Pittsburgh-area customers visit us when starting fruit and berry plantings. Apple trees, pear trees, blueberry bushes, and raspberry plants are among the most popular choices — all well adapted to the region's climate. We also carry a range of flowering shrubs, hardy perennials, and privacy plants suited for residential landscapes, including arborvitae, hydrangeas, and native pollinator-friendly varieties.
Farm Pickup for Pittsburgh Customers
Customers who pick up their plants at our farm receive 20% off our online prices. The drive from Pittsburgh takes roughly 90 minutes via I-79 North, and many customers from the northern suburbs — Cranberry, Wexford, Mars — find it even shorter. Pickup is also popular with customers from Butler, which sits about halfway between Pittsburgh and our farm.
Local pickup orders require a $50 minimum purchase and are available by appointment only. To place an order, contact us with your plant list and quantities, and we'll send a draft invoice with the discount applied.
For the full details on how pickup works, visit our Local Pickup FAQ or our Local Farm Pickup page. You can also browse plants available across the region on our Western Pennsylvania page.