Zone 5

Proven Performers for Zone 5 Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 covers much of the northern and central US — think Chicago, Denver, and Boston — where winter lows can reach -20°F. The plants in this collection are selected specifically for Zone 5 hardiness, delivering reliable harvests and beautiful landscapes even after tough winters.

Stone Fruits & Cherries

• Black Tartarian Cherry Tree – Zones 5–8. An early-season sweet cherry with large, dark fruit and vigorous growth.
• Bing Cherry Tree – Zones 5–8. The classic sweet cherry — firm, rich, and deeply flavored.
• Hardired Nectarine Tree – Zones 5–8. A cold-hardy nectarine with smooth, sweet fruit and excellent disease resistance.
• Frost® Peach Tree – Zones 5–9. Self-fertile and low-chill, producing sweet golden peaches with exceptional cold tolerance.
• Elberta Peach Tree – Zones 5–9. A beloved heirloom peach — large, freestone, and bursting with classic peach flavor.

Apples & Figs

• Granny Smith Apple Tree – Zones 5–8. The iconic tart green apple — crisp, versatile, and a reliable producer in cold climates.
• Gala Apple Tree – Zones 5–8. A sweet, mild apple with beautiful red-striped skin and early harvest timing.
• Chicago Hardy Fig Tree – Zones 5–10. The most cold-hardy fig available — dies back in winter but regrows vigorously from the roots.

Berries & Brambles

• Thornless Blackberry Bush – Zones 5–9. Self-fertile and easy to harvest, producing large, sweet blackberries without the thorns.

Not sure what zone you're in? Use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find your zone by zip code.