Privacy Trees near Minneapolis, MN, 55420

Arbor Buddy delivers large, nursery-grown landscape trees to Minneapolis, MN 55420. We ship by freight to your home or business. Every tree is matched to your local hardiness zone and backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Choose from shade, evergreen, flowering, fruit, and Japanese maple categories.

Your zone 5a location means winter lows around -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. The trees we offer are proven in that cold. You order online and we deliver to your property.

Shop Trees by Category in Minneapolis

• Shade Trees: Broad canopies that block summer sun and handle -20 degree winters.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Blooms that survive late frosts and add curb appeal in zone 5.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening that stays green through Minneapolis cold snaps.
• Japanese Maples: Delicate forms that need winter protection but offer unique bark and leaf color.
• Fruit Trees: Cold-hardy varieties like Honeycrisp Apple and Elberta Peach that bear in zone 5.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Low-maintenance plants that fill gaps and provide structure in your landscape.

Trees for Zone 5 in Minneapolis

Your ZIP 55420 sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a. Winter lows here typically drop to -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. That narrows the tree choices to varieties that can handle deep cold without damage. The featured trees on this page are all rated for zone 5 or colder.

Minneapolis summers are warm and humid, but the real test is the winter. Deciduous trees go dormant and handle it well. Evergreens need good drainage and wind protection from drying winter winds. Japanese maples need a sheltered spot to avoid sunscald and cold injury. Fruit trees like Honeycrisp Apple are bred to thrive in short, cold growing seasons.

For trees for zone 5 in Minneapolis, focus on species from the Shade Trees, Evergreen & Privacy, Flowering & Ornamental, and Fruit Trees categories. They are tested to survive your local climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 55420?

Yes. Arbor Buddy ships trees directly to your property in Minneapolis, MN 55420. We also deliver to other Minneapolis ZIPs: 55417, 55418, 55419, 55421, 55422, 55423. Your tree arrives by freight truck, timed for spring planting in zone 5a.

Which trees grow best in Minneapolis's hardiness zone?

Trees that are hardy to zone 5a or colder. Winter lows of -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit rule out tender species. Good picks include the Allee Chinese Elm, Thuja Green Giant, Honeycrisp Apple Tree, and Taylor Eastern Red Cedar. All are rated for your zone.

What size do the trees arrive at?

Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees at a usable landscape size. The exact size varies by species, but they are ready to plant. You get a mature start rather than a small sapling.

What trees grow fastest in Minneapolis?

The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is one of the fastest, adding up to 3 feet per year. The Allee Chinese Elm also grows quickly for shade. Both are zone-hardy and provide rapid results in your yard.

Shade, Privacy, and Fruit Trees for Minneapolis

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 55420 of Minneapolis, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Browse the trees suited to your area and order online.

How Minneapolis Compares to Other Areas

Buyers in different climates face different growing challenges. Here is how Minneapolis stack up against three other ZIPs.

ZIP 29341 in Gaffney, South Carolina (SC) sits in zone 8a with winter lows around 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. That zone allows many trees that would not survive your -20 degree winters. Locally, that points buyers toward cold-hardy species like the Allee Chinese Elm and Thuja Green Giant, which also handle heat and humidity well.

ZIP 98344 in Kapowsin, Washington (WA) is zone 8b with winter lows 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pacific Northwest has mild, wet winters and dry summers. The practical difference is drought tolerance matters less there than here. In Minneapolis, you need trees that can handle a long, cold winter and a hot, sometimes dry summer. Evergreens like Taylor Eastern Red Cedar perform well in both climates.

ZIP 02909 in Providence, Rhode Island (RI) is zone 7a with winter lows 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. While still cold, it is milder than your zone 5a. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward trees that can handle -20 without winter burn. The Honeycrisp Apple Tree and Krauter's Vesuvius Cherry Plum are good examples of varieties that thrive in colder winters than Providence experiences.

For buyers in Minneapolis, the takeaway is that your cold zone narrows your options but the trees we offer are proven to survive and flourish. You can order with confidence knowing they are zone-matched.