Landscape Trees near Metairie, LA, 70005

Arbor Buddy brings trees delivered to Metairie, LA 70005. We are delivery-only, shipping large, nursery-grown landscape trees by freight to homeowners and contractors. Your order is matched to USDA hardiness zone 9b, so every tree has a strong chance to thrive here. You will find shade, flowering, privacy, fruit, and palm options, all backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

The selection on this page is filtered to trees that survive the winter lows and summer humidity typical of your area.

Shop Trees by Category in Metairie

• Shade Trees: Dense canopy to cool your home and patio in the long Metairie summers.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Showy blooms that handle humidity and still put on a show year after year.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round green to screen neighbors and muffle street noise.
• Palms & Tropicals: Cold-hardy palm varieties that survive occasional zone 9 frosts.
• Fruit Trees: Reliable fruiting varieties matched to your chill hours and summer heat.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Compact woody plants that fill foundation beds or create low borders.

Every category is curated for zone 9 conditions so you can pick with confidence.

Trees for Zone 9 in Metairie

Metairie sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b, where winter lows typically run 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. That means you rarely see a hard freeze, but a cold snap can surprise you. The warm Gulf influence gives you long, humid summers and mild winters.

What does this mean for tree choices? Tropicals like palms survive the occasional frost, especially Jelly Palm and other zone 8-to-11 species. Shade trees that tolerate heat and wet feet do well here. Cedar Elm and Slender Silhouette Sweetgum both handle the humidity without disease. Flowering trees such as Texas Redbud shrug off the summer heat and still bloom reliably.

Fruit trees need enough chill hours to set fruit. Elberta Peach requires about 800 hours, which zone 9 provides in most winters. You avoid trees that need intense cold or dry air, because those struggle in this climate. Trees for zone 9 in Metairie should be heat-tolerant and able to handle occasional wet soil after heavy rain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Metairie in winter?

Winter lows in Metairie typically run 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. That qualifies as zone 9b, which is warm enough for most palms and tropicals but cold enough to satisfy chill-hour needs for peaches and other temperate fruit trees.

When do trees ship to Metairie?

Trees ship in the fall through early spring for zone 9. That means orders placed during that window will travel when temperatures are moderate, giving the tree a gentle start. Arbor Buddy avoids summer shipping to prevent heat stress on the plant.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?

It means Arbor Buddy will replace any tree that does not survive its first year in your yard. You simply notify the company, and they ship a free replacement. The guarantee covers the replacement tree and its shipping, not installation.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 70005?

Yes, Arbor Buddy delivers by freight to ZIP 70005 and to all other Metairie ZIPs: 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70006, and 70009. A freight truck will bring the tree to your address, and you need to be present to accept it.

Browse Your Zone Matches, Then Order Online

Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees that are zone-matched for Metairie, LA 70005. All selections come with the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the trees above that fit your yard goals and place your order online today.

How Metairie Compares to Other Areas

ZIP 07050 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania (PA) sits in zone 7a, where winter lows dip to 0 to 5 degrees F. That climate supports Japanese maples, which struggle in Metairie's humid heat. Locally, that points buyers toward heat-tolerant options like Texas Redbud or Cedar Elm instead of delicate Japanese varieties.

ZIP 02889 in Warwick, Rhode Island (RI) is also zone 7a with similar cold lows. Those winters favor cold-hardy evergreens like Eastern redcedar. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward species that laugh off humidity and mild winters, such as Leyland Cypress or Slender Silhouette Sweetgum.

ZIP 57077 in Worthing, South Dakota (SD) lies in zone 5a, with lows of -20 to -15 F. Most broadleaf evergreens cannot survive there, and fruit trees need extreme cold hardiness. The practical difference is that Metairie can grow palms, citrus-adjacent fruit like peach, and tropical accents that northern yards cannot. Your zone 9 allows a much wider palette of trees.

For buyers in Metairie, these contrasts show that what you plant here needs to handle heat and humidity rather than deep cold. The trees on this page are selected to do exactly that.