There are many cold hardy trees to choose from. From flowering trees to shade trees to evergreens we have got you covered! These top cold hardy trees can handle extreme winters. I have chosen trees that are recommended for the coldest growing zones in the US, zones 3 or 4. Browse an exclusive selection of these trees online at the best online nursery. Remember to always look to the Sacramento arborists for advice on choosing trees, as they know best!
Cold Hardy Flowering Trees
- Eastern Redbud
Growing Zones 4-9
Mature Size: up to 30 feet tall and 35 feet wide
This gorgeous flowering tree is coated with small purple blooms in spring.
- Jane Magnolia Tree
Growing Zones 4-8
Mature Size: 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide
The Jane Magnolia is a lovely dwarf tree with large tulip-like blooms.
- Limelight Hardy Hydrangea Tree
Growing Zones 3-9
Mature Size: 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide
This hydrangea tree is extremely cold hardy and has spectacular 10 to 12 inch blooms in summer and fall.
- Newport Flowering Plum Tree
Growing Zones 4-9
Mature Size: 25 to 30 feet tall and 20 to 25 feet wide
The Newport Plum tree has magnificent purple foliage in spring, summer, and fall.
- Royal White Redbud
Growing Zones 4-9
Mature Size: 15 to 25 feet tall and wide
This exciting eastern redbud cultivar has pure white blooms!
Cold Hardy Shade Trees
- Autumn Blaze Maple Tree
Growing Zones 3-8
Mature Size: 50 feet tall and 40 feet wide
This red maple tree is fast growing and gorgeous.
- Northern Red Oak
Growing Zones 3-8
Mature Size: 75 feet tall and 45 feet wide
The Northern Red Oak is a sturdy native tree that has gorgeous red fall foliage.
- Silver Maple
Growing Zones 3-9
Mature Size: up to 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide
The Silver maple is incredibly hardy and adaptable. This fast growing shade tree is also the fastest growing maple tree.
- Weeping Willow
Growing Zones 4-9
Mature Size: 30 to 50 feet tall and 35 feet wide
This unique tree is phenomenal in the home landscape. It is hardy, adaptable, and can even handle wet conditions.
Evergreen Cold Hardy Trees
- Blue Arrow Juniper
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Mature Size: 10 to 15 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide
The Blue Arrow Juniper is a cool upright, columnar tree that is perfect for tight spaces and adding elegance to your home.
- Blue Point Juniper
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Mature Size: 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide
This juniper tree adds awesome color and texture.
- Colorado Blue Spruce
Growing Zones: 3 to 7
Mature Size: 60 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide
This cold hardy evergreen tree is beautiful. If you have the space, this colorful tree will amp up your landscape.
- Emerald Green Arborvitae
Growing Zones 3-8
Mature Size: 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide
The Emerald Green Thuja is a spectacular landscape tree. It can handle the most severe winters.
Whether you are looking for a cold hardy flowering tree, evergreen tree, or shade tree you are sure to find the perfect one on this list of best cold hardy trees!
