Privacy Trees near Chicago, IL, 60701

When you're looking for trees delivered to Chicago, IL 60701, the first thing to know is your hardiness zone. Arbor Buddy matches every tree to zone 6a, so the six picks on this page are guaranteed to survive your winters. We're a delivery-only vendor that ships large, nursery-grown trees by freight right to your yard. Whether you need shade, privacy, flowering color, or fruit, these options are built for your local climate.

Shop Trees by Category in Chicago

• Shade Trees: Cool your yard and lower your energy bills with fast-growing oaks and maples that thrive in Chicago's zone 6.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Add spring color and seasonal interest with redbuds and other zone-6 favorites that bloom reliably.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Block wind and nosy neighbors with hardy junipers and hollies that stay green through cold winters.
• Japanese Maples: Graceful laceleaf and upright maples that bring year-round color to your garden, even in zone 6 winters.
• Fruit Trees: Pick your own peaches, apples, and figs from trees that get enough chill hours in Chicago's climate.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Fill in borders and create structure with hardy shrubs like willow and lavender that handle zone 6.

Trees for Zone 6 in Chicago

In zone 6a, typical winter lows run about -10 to -5 degrees F. That means only trees that can survive a deep freeze will make it here. At the same time, Chicago summers get hot and humid, so your trees need to handle that swing too. The featured trees on this page are all rated for zone 6 or colder. Categories like shade trees and oaks are especially reliable because they evolved in cold climates. Flowering trees and fruit trees that need a good chill period, like redbuds and peaches, do very well here. And evergreens like junipers add winter structure. The key is to stick with trees matched to zone 6 and not push for tender varieties that might not bounce back after a polar vortex.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Chicago in winter?

Chicago is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means trees like the Bur Oak, hardy to zone 3, have no problem with winter here. The exact lows vary, but the trees on this page are all selected for this zone.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 60701?

Yes. Arbor Buddy ships to ZIP 60701 and to the surrounding Chicago ZIPs 60693, 60694, 60695, 60696, 60697, and 60699. Your tree arrives by freight truck during the spring and fall shipping windows.

Which trees grow best in Chicago's hardiness zone?

Trees rated for zone 6 or colder do best here. Top picks include Autumn Blaze Red Maple for quick shade, Rise 'N Shine Eastern Redbud for spring flowers, and Elberta Peach for fruit. All are proven in Chicago's climate.

What are the best shade trees for Chicago?

The Autumn Blaze Red Maple and Bur Oak are top shade choices. The maple grows fast and colors brilliantly in fall. The Bur Oak is slower but lives for centuries and handles tough conditions like wind and drought.

Browse Your Zone Matches, Then Order Online

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees that are guaranteed to grow in your Chicago yard, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the trees matched to your zone and order online for delivery to ZIP 60701.

How Chicago Compares to Other Areas

In ZIP 29848 in Troy, South Carolina (SC), winters are zone 8a with lows 10 to 15 F. That mild climate lets growers plant things like crape myrtles and camellias that would freeze in Chicago. Locally, that points buyers toward cold-hardy species like Bur Oak and Autumn Blaze Maple instead of zone 8 favorites.

ZIP 57439 in Ferney, South Dakota (SD) sits in zone 4a, where winter lows drop to -30 to -25 F. Trees there have to be extremely cold-tolerant. But Chicago's summers are more humid, which can cause disease in some very cold-hardy pines. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward trees that can handle both cold winters and humid summers, like Eastern Redbud.

ZIP 78535 in Combes, Texas (TX) is zone 10a, with winter lows 30 to 35 F. That's subtropical, so citrus and palms grow right in the ground. Chicago's winters are far too cold for those. The practical difference is that Chicago's rainfall is often more reliable, so a drought-tolerant Bur Oak still does fine here. For Chicago buyers, the main takeaway is to choose trees that survive at least zone 6 and can handle the humidity. The picks on this page are all proven in that climate.