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USDA zone 6b

Shade Trees near Wilson, KS, 67490

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Typical winter lows in Wilson run about -5 to 0 F.

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Featured trees for Wilson

6 landscape-grade picks covering shade, privacy, color and fruit, all hardy in zone 6b. Prices and stock shown live.

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Every category below is stocked with trees rated for zone 6b. Tap a bestseller or view the full range.

Choosing trees by goal

Shade and canopy. American Sycamore, Autumn Blaze Red Maple. Both grow fast and handle zone 6 cold well

Privacy and screening. Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress. Needs room to spread and full sun for densest growth

Flowering and curb appeal. Bubba Desert Willow. Drought-tolerant once settled; blooms summer into fall

Grow your own fruit. Honeycrisp Apple Tree. Needs a second compatible apple variety nearby for fruit set

Small spaces and accents. Seiryu Japanese Laceleaf Maple. Needs protection from hot afternoon sun to avoid leaf scorch

Local fit, from data

Growing conditions in Wilson 67490

USDA zone

6b

Typical winter lows

about -5 to 0 F

County

Ellsworth County

State

Kansas

The 1-Year Thrive Guarantee makes ordering large trees online a safe choice for your yard in Wilson, KS 67490. Arbor Buddy ships nursery-grown trees by freight to homeowners in ZIP 67490. You can select from shade, flowering, evergreen, and fruit trees that are matched to zone 6b.

Shop Trees by Category in Wilson

  • Shade Trees: Fast-growing canopies that cool your Wilson yard during hot Kansas summers.
  • Flowering & Ornamental: Spring and summer color from trees that handle zone 6 winters without issue.
  • Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening from species that withstand cold snaps in Ellsworth County.
  • Japanese Maples: Delicate form and color for sheltered spots away from harsh afternoon sun.
  • Fruit Trees: Cold-hardy varieties that produce reliably after zone 6 winter dormancy.
  • Shrubs & Hedges: Foundation plantings and borders that fill in around your larger trees.

Trees for Zone 6 in Wilson

Zone 6b stretches from winter lows of about -5 to 0 degrees F up to summer highs that push into the 90s. That temperature span means trees in Wilson need to handle both real cold and heat. Zone 6 is a reliable band for many shade, flowering, and fruit species, as long as they are hardy to at least zone 6.

The rural parts of this ZIP see open winds that can dry out soil in summer. The built-up sections of Wilson offer some shelter from buildings and fences. For most yards in zone 6, shade trees and tough evergreens are the most forgiving choices. Flowering ornamentals and fruit trees also perform well when planted in spots with good drainage.

When you pick trees for zone 6 in Wilson, you choose from species that match your local climate. The featured trees above are all zone-hardy for 6b.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Wilson in winter?

Winter lows in ZIP 67490 run about -5 to 0 degrees F, placing Wilson in zone 6b. That level of cold rules out trees rated only for warmer zones. Every tree on this page is hardy to at least zone 6.

When do trees ship to Wilson?

Trees ship to Wilson in spring or fall, the two planting-friendly stretches for zone 6. You receive your tree during one of those windows so you can plant it right away.

What size do the trees arrive at?

Trees arrive at a nursery-grown landscape size, large enough to make an impact in your yard. Freight delivery brings them directly to your property.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?

The 1-Year Thrive Guarantee covers your tree for its first year in the ground. If the tree does not survive that year, Arbor Buddy replaces it at no cost to you.

Shade, Privacy, and Fruit Trees for Wilson

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 67490 of Wilson, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the trees suited to your area and order online.

How Wilson Compares to Other Areas

ZIP 97357 in Logsden, Oregon (OR) sits in zone 9a with winter lows around 20 to 25 degrees F. Japanese maples grow readily there with less risk of winter dieback or leaf scorch from dry heat. Locally, that points buyers toward choosing Japanese maples for sheltered sites in Wilson. Morning sun and afternoon shade help the Seiryu Japanese Laceleaf Maple avoid scorch during hot Ellsworth County summers.

ZIP 71327 in Cottonport, Louisiana (LA) also lands in zone 9a with winter lows of 20 to 25 F. Winters there are mild enough that cold-hardiness barely factors into tree selection. The practical difference is that Wilson's zone 6 lows rule out any marginally hardy species. Every tree on your shortlist must handle true cold.

ZIP 91722 in Covina, California (CA) sits in zone 10a with winter lows of 30 to 35 F. Heat and drought are the main limits there, not cold. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward drought-tolerant picks like the Bubba Desert Willow and Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress, both of which handle dry spells well.

For your yard in ZIP 67490, cold-hardiness and drought tolerance matter most. The featured trees already match those needs.

Freight delivery and the Thrive Guarantee

Before a tree ships, we ask whether a freight truck can reach your street with room to stop and turn. Delivery to ZIP 67490 lands in spring or fall, the two planting-friendly stretches. Every tree is nursery-grown at a usable landscape size and zone-matched before it leaves.

The 1-Year Thrive Guarantee covers your tree for its first year. If it does not survive, we replace it at no cost.

Before delivery day, check:

  • Someone is home to receive the tree and look it over
  • A freight truck can reach your street with space to stop or turn around
  • You know where you want the tree dropped
  • Long or narrow driveways, soft ground, and low branches or wires are clear
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Good to know · Growing guide

Buying trees in Wilson 67490: what locals should know

Ordering a large tree online is not like ordering a lamp. Here is what is worth knowing before you buy, from reading your hardiness zone to what actually shows up on the truck.

How to read your hardiness zone

Wilson 67490 sits in USDA zone 6b. Your zone describes the coldest winter a tree can reliably survive. In a mid-country climate you get the widest catalog: most shade, flowering and evergreen trees qualify, and the filter mostly guards the borderline picks.

Typical winter lows here run about -5 to 0 F. Half-zones matter at the edges: two steps on the map are about five winter degrees, which is enough to decide whether a borderline pick belongs in your cart.

What freight delivery actually means

Your tree arrives large, nursery-grown and at a usable landscape size, secured to a pallet and delivered curbside or as close as the truck can safely get. Before delivery day, run through this quick checklist:

  • Someone can be home to receive the tree and look it over on arrival.
  • A freight truck can reach your street, with room to stop or turn around.
  • You know where you want it dropped: curbside, or as close as the driver can safely get.
  • Access watch-outs are handled: narrow driveways, soft ground after rain, low branches or wires.

The guarantee, in plain terms

If a tree does not survive its first year, we replace it free, shipping included. The promise works because every tree ships zone-matched and nursery-grown, so it arrives set up to succeed in your climate rather than gambling against it.

Coverage runs a full year from delivery. If something goes wrong, contact the team and they arrange the replacement. No store-credit games, no fine-print maze.

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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Wilson in winter?+

Winter lows in ZIP 67490 run about -5 to 0 degrees F, placing Wilson in zone 6b. That level of cold rules out trees rated only for warmer zones. Every tree on this page is hardy to at least zone 6.

When do trees ship to Wilson?+

Trees ship to Wilson in spring or fall, the two planting-friendly stretches for zone 6. You receive your tree during one of those windows so you can plant it right away.

What size do the trees arrive at?+

Trees arrive at a nursery-grown landscape size, large enough to make an impact in your yard. Freight delivery brings them directly to your property.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?+

The 1-Year Thrive Guarantee covers your tree for its first year in the ground. If the tree does not survive that year, Arbor Buddy replaces it at no cost to you.

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