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USDA zone 6a

Landscape Trees near Lexington, MO, 64067

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Typical winter lows in Lexington run about -10 to -5 F.

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Featured trees for Lexington

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

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

Choosing trees by goal

Shade and canopy. Fast shade, real summer relief. Needs room to spread; avoid planting too close to the house.

Privacy and screening. Year-round cover, narrow footprint. Brodie Eastern Red Cedar keeps a tight column; some evergreens need occasional shaping.

Flowering and curb appeal. Long bloom season, fall color. Tuscarora Crape Myrtle flowers on new wood; prune in late winter.

Grow your own fruit. Fresh peaches from your own tree. Elberta Peach needs a second variety for cross-pollination and about 800 chill hours.

Small spaces and accents. Cascading form, year-round interest. Tamukeyama Japanese Laceleaf Maple may scorch in full afternoon sun; give it part shade.

Local fit, from data

Growing conditions in Lexington 64067

USDA zone

6a

Typical winter lows

about -10 to -5 F

County

Lafayette County

State

Missouri

When you shop for trees delivered to Lexington, MO 64067, Arbor Buddy shows only the varieties that survive your zone 6a winters. That filter saves you time and money. You get large, nursery-grown trees shipped by freight directly to your yard, whether you are a homeowner or a contractor.

Arbor Buddy sells shade, flowering, evergreen, Japanese maple, fruit, and privacy trees. Every tree is matched to your hardiness zone and backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Shop Trees by Category in Lexington

  • Shade Trees: Broad canopies that cut summer cooling costs and tolerate zone 6 winters.
  • Flowering & Ornamental: Spring blossoms and summer color for curb appeal in your zone 6a yard.
  • Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screens that stand up to the cold snaps of Lafayette County.
  • Japanese Maples: Delicate foliage and cascading forms that thrive with protection from harsh winds.
  • Fruit Trees: Reliable harvests when you choose varieties that meet zone 6 chill requirements.
  • Shrubs & Hedges: Foundation plants and borders that fill in quickly around Lexington homes.

Trees for Zone 6 in Lexington

Lexington sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a, where winter lows drop to about -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. That climate lets you grow a wide mix of trees, from shade maples to flowering crape myrtles. The winters are cold enough to satisfy the chill needs of fruit trees like Elberta Peach, but not so harsh that you lose evergreens.

Summers in Lafayette County bring heat and humidity. Broadleaf shade trees like the Autumn Blaze Red Maple power through those conditions. Needle evergreens such as the Blue Point Chinese Juniper stay healthy without extra watering. For Japanese maples, pick a spot with afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch.

If your property is in the older built-up section of Lexington or on the newer subdivision side near Wellington, Napoleon, or Dover, the same zone 6a conditions apply. Stick with trees for zone 6 in Lexington and you will see strong growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Lexington in winter?

Lexington falls in USDA hardiness zone 6a. Typical winter lows reach between -10 and -5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is cold enough to kill trees rated for warmer zones but comfortable for the varieties on this page.

When do trees ship to Lexington?

Zone 6 orders travel in the spring and fall windows on either side of summer. Arbor Buddy ships by freight, and you choose a delivery date that fits your planting schedule.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?

If any tree you order from Arbor Buddy fails to survive its first year, we replace it free of charge. The guarantee covers the tree itself; you handle planting and basic care.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 64067?

Yes. Arbor Buddy ships by freight to residential and commercial addresses in Lexington, including ZIP 64067. The truck will bring your tree close to your planting spot as long as access is clear.

Browse Your Zone Matches, Then Order Online

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 64067 of Lexington, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Browse the trees suited to your area and order online.

How Lexington Compares to Other Areas

Tree choices shift when you look at other ZIPs across the country. Here is how Lexington stacks up against three real locations.

ZIP 29808 in Aiken, South Carolina (SC) sits in zone 8b with winter lows of 15 to 20 degrees. That warmer climate makes Japanese maples more finicky because they do not get enough cold dormancy. Locally, that points buyers toward shade trees and evergreens that handle our colder winters without stress.

ZIP 57348 in Hitchcock, South Dakota (SD) is zone 4b, with winter lows between -25 and -20 degrees. That extreme cold rules out many flowering ornamentals and crape myrtles that Lexington takes for granted. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward extra-hardy shade trees and conifers that laugh at -20. In Lexington, you can grow a much wider palette.

ZIP 79234 in Flomot, Texas (TX) is zone 7b, with winter lows of 5 to 10 degrees. That zone is warm enough for many broadleaf evergreens but carries higher summer heat and humidity stress for Japanese maples. The practical difference is that Lexington's cooler nights reduce disease pressure and let laceleaf maples thrive if given afternoon shade.

For your cart, the takeaway is that Lexington's zone 6a gives you a balanced range of shade, flowering, fruit, and accent options that warmer or colder zones cannot offer as easily.

Freight delivery and the Thrive Guarantee

Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees by freight to ZIP 64067. Zone 6 orders travel in the spring and fall windows on either side of summer. Each tree is zone-matched before shipping, so it arrives ready for your soil and climate.

Every tree comes with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. If a tree does not survive its first year, Arbor Buddy replaces it free.

Before delivery day, check:

  • Someone will be home to receive and inspect the tree when it arrives.
  • A freight truck can reach your street with room to stop and turn around.
  • You have a clear spot where you want the tree dropped, close to the planting hole.
  • Watch for long or narrow driveways, soft ground, and low branches or wires that might block the truck.
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Good to know · Growing guide

Buying trees in Lexington 64067: 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

Lexington 64067 sits in USDA zone 6a. 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 -10 to -5 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 Lexington in winter?+

Lexington falls in USDA hardiness zone 6a. Typical winter lows reach between -10 and -5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is cold enough to kill trees rated for warmer zones but comfortable for the varieties on this page.

When do trees ship to Lexington?+

Zone 6 orders travel in the spring and fall windows on either side of summer. Arbor Buddy ships by freight, and you choose a delivery date that fits your planting schedule.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?+

If any tree you order from Arbor Buddy fails to survive its first year, we replace it free of charge. The guarantee covers the tree itself; you handle planting and basic care.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 64067?+

Yes. Arbor Buddy ships by freight to residential and commercial addresses in Lexington, including ZIP 64067. The truck will bring your tree close to your planting spot as long as access is clear.

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