Shade Trees near Saint Louis, MO, 63113

When you order trees delivered to Saint Louis, MO 63113 from Arbor Buddy, every tree comes with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. That means if a tree does not survive its first year, we replace it free. We ship large, nursery-grown trees by freight directly to homeowners. Our selection includes shade, flowering, privacy, and fruit trees, all matched to your local hardiness zone 7a.

Shop Trees by Category in Saint Louis

• Shade Trees: Large canopies that beat the Saint Louis heat and give your yard a cool spot.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Blooming trees that bring color to zone 7a from spring through fall.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round greenery for screening, even during mild Saint Louis winters.
• Japanese Maples: Elegant small trees that add texture, but need afternoon shade in our hot summers.
• Fruit Trees: Homegrown apples, peaches, and more that thrive in zone 7a with proper care.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Low-maintenance shrubs for borders, foundation planting, or privacy hedges.

Trees for Zone 7 in Saint Louis

Saint Louis falls in USDA hardiness zone 7a. Typical winter lows in ZIP 63113 run about 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. That means you can grow a wide palette of trees that would struggle in colder northern zones. The trade-off is hot, humid summers that can stress some species, especially those from cooler climates.

Shade trees like Texas Ash and Allee Chinese Elm handle the heat well. Japanese maples, such as Crimson Queen, need afternoon shade and consistent moisture to avoid leaf scorch. Evergreens like Eastern Redcedar are tough once established. Fruit trees like Honeycrisp Apple need a second pollinator but produce well in this zone.

For most Saint Louis yards, the best approach is to choose trees for zone 7 that are also heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant once established. Avoid species that demand cold winters or low humidity.

Shade, Privacy, and Fruit Trees for Saint Louis

For homeowners in ZIP 63113, Arbor Buddy offers a curated selection of trees that fit your zone and goals. Whether you need shade, privacy, flowering color, or homegrown fruit, each tree comes with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the options and order online for delivery to Saint Louis.

How Saint Louis Compares to Other Areas

Tree choices shift when you compare Saint Louis’s zone 7a to colder or drier climates. Here are three examples.

ZIP 57536 in Harrold, South Dakota (SD) sits in zone 4b with winter lows of -25 to -20 degrees F. Winters there rule out many trees that thrive here. Japanese maples, for instance, cannot survive that cold; zone 5b is the cutoff for most. Locally, that points buyers toward Crimson Queen Japanese Laceleaf Maple, which thrives in our milder winters when given afternoon shade.

ZIP 54402 in Wausau, Wisconsin (WI) is zone 5a with lows of -20 to -15 degrees F. That zone still allows some cold-hardy species but limits options for broadleaf evergreens and certain fruit trees. The practical difference is that Saint Louis’s warmer winters let you plant Eastern Redcedar without winter protection, while Wausau may need a sheltered microclimate.

ZIP 82605 in Casper, Wyoming (WY) also sits in zone 5a with the same lows, but its arid climate adds drought stress. Trees that handle both cold and dryness, like Texas Ash, are staples there. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward heat-tolerant species like Allee Chinese Elm, which would struggle in Wyoming’s dry cold.

What these contrasts show: Saint Louis buyers can plant a broader range of trees than many northern areas, but should prioritize heat and humidity tolerance when selecting.