Privacy Trees near Lanham, MD, 20706

Arbor Buddy delivers large, nursery-grown landscape trees straight to your door in Lanham, MD 20706. We match every tree to your local hardiness zone so you only see options that thrive here. Homeowners and contractors rely on us for shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and ornamental trees that are shipped by freight nationwide. Your zone is 7b, and that shapes every pick on this page.

Shop Trees by Category in Lanham

• Shade Trees: Big canopies that cool your 20706 yard and drop colorful leaves each fall.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Spring blooms and summer color that stand up to zone 7 humidity.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening that blocks views in Lanham's neighborhoods.
• Japanese Maples: Delicate foliage that thrives in dappled light, watch for leaf scorch in full sun.
• Fruit Trees: Peaches, apples, and figs that ripen well in Maryland summers.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Filling borders and foundation plantings with reliable zone-7 performers.

Trees for Zone 7 in Lanham

Lanham sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b, where winter lows drop to about 5 to 10 degrees F. That means you can grow a broad mix: many evergreens, deciduous shade trees, flowering ornamentals, and even cold-hardy palm varieties. The summers are warm and humid, so trees that resist fungal leaf spots and powdery mildew do best here.

Zone 7 is a sweet spot for fruit trees like peaches and figs, and for colorful fall foliage from maples and pistachios. Evergreens such as hollies and junipers stay green through mild winters. If you want privacy, the fast-growing Eagleston Topel Holly fills gaps in a single season. For whole-home shade, Chinese Pistachio delivers a broad canopy and brilliant red-orange leaves in autumn. Trees for zone 7 in Lanham also include crape myrtles, redbuds, and magnolias, all reliable performers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Lanham in winter?

Lanham sits in zone 7b, where typical winter lows stay between 5 and 10 degrees F. That is cold enough to kill tender tropicals but mild enough for most evergreen and deciduous landscape trees. Hard freezes are short, and the ground rarely stays frozen long.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 20706?

Yes. Arbor Buddy ships trees by freight to ZIP 20706 in Lanham and the neighboring 20703 ZIP. Delivery is timed for spring and fall to avoid extreme cold or heat. Make sure a truck can reach your address and someone is there to receive the tree.

Which trees grow best in Lanham's hardiness zone?

Zone 7b suits a wide range: shade trees like Chinese Pistachio, evergreens like Eagleston Topel Holly, flowering trees like Hearts A'fire Redbud, and fruit trees like Elberta Peach. Even cold-hardy palms like Dwarf Palmetto Palm do well. The key is choosing trees that tolerate both summer humidity and occasional winter snaps.

What are the best shade trees for Lanham?

The Chinese Pistachio is a top choice for its brilliant fall color and drought tolerance once established. Other strong options include oak trees like Bur Oak and Red Oak, which grow well in Maryland's clay soils. Shade trees need room to spread, so plant them away from buildings and power lines.

Browse Your Zone Matches, Then Order Online

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees that are zone-matched to 20706 in Lanham, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the trees suited to your area and order online.

How Lanham Compares to Other Areas

Lanham's zone 7b gives you flexibility that colder climates lack. Take ZIP 57448 in Hosmer, South Dakota (zone 4b). Their winter lows hit -25 to -20 F, killing many broadleaf evergreens and flowering trees. Locally, that points buyers toward extra-hardy species like bur oak or Colorado spruce. Here in 20706, you can grow southern magnolias, crape myrtles, and even some palms without winter protection.

In ZIP 05251 in Dorset, Vermont (zone 5a), winter lows drop to -20 to -15 F. That limits fruit trees to cold-hardy apples and pears. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward peaches, figs, and other zone-6-to-8 fruit. The longer growing season in Lanham also lets you enjoy Japanese maples, though they need some afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch in July heat.

ZIP 54524 in Fifield, Wisconsin (zone 4a) sees extreme lows of -30 to -25 F. Trees that thrive there, like white spruce and balsam fir, would struggle in Maryland's humid summers. The practical difference is that Lanham buyers can choose drought-tolerant options like Chinese Pistachio that would never survive a Wisconsin winter. For your yard, the contrast means you can focus on trees that love heat and humidity, not just cold hardiness.