Zone 6

Thriving Plants for Zone 6 Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 spans a wide swath of the US — from the mid-Atlantic to the Pacific Northwest — where winter lows dip to -10°F. This collection features plants with a minimum Zone 6 hardiness rating, offering reliable performance in climates with cold but not extreme winters.

Fruit Trees & Figs

• Fuji Apple Tree – Zones 6–9. The world’s most popular snacking apple — exceptionally sweet, crisp, and slow to brown after cutting.
• Brown Turkey Fig – Zones 6–10. A prolific, self-fertile fig with rich, sweet flavor and one of the best cold tolerances among fig varieties.

Evergreen Trees & Privacy Screens

• Leyland Cypress Tree – Zones 6–8. America’s #1 fast-growing privacy screen — dense, evergreen, and capable of adding 3–4 feet of height per year.

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