Landscape Trees near Old Westbury, NY, 11568

Spring and autumn are the ideal windows for planting in zone 7b, and Arbor Buddy times its freight shipments to match. We deliver large, nursery-grown landscape trees directly to homes and contractors in Old Westbury, NY 11568. Our shade, flowering, privacy, fruit, and accent trees are matched to your local hardiness zone before shipping, backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Whether you need a fast canopy, seasonal color, or a fruit-bearing tree, the options below are selected to thrive in your area.

Shop Trees by Category in Old Westbury

• Shade Trees: Broad canopies for summer cooling, matched to your zone 7 winters.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Blossom-heavy trees that handle Nassau County humidity.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening options, from columns to screens.
• Japanese Maples: Accent trees with delicate foliage, best in dappled shade.
• Fruit Trees: Sweet cherries, peaches, and apples suited to your local chill hours.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Foundation plantings and border fills for Old Westbury yards.

Trees for Zone 7 in Old Westbury

Old Westbury sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b, where winter lows typically fall between 5 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit. That cold enough to rule out truly tropical trees but opens a broad palette of shade, flowering, and evergreen options. The local climate also brings humid summers with occasional heat waves.

Most trees for zone 7 in Old Westbury need to handle both a chillier winter and a warm, humid growing season. Shade trees like oaks and maples do well, as do flowering redbuds and crape myrtles. Evergreens such as arborvitae and junipers provide reliable structure year-round. The key is choosing varieties that tolerate the humidity without succumbing to disease.

If you want fruit, stick with species that need moderate chill hours; sweet cherries and apples fit, but citrus will not survive without protection. Palms like the Dwarf Palmetto prove that you can have a tropical accent even here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Old Westbury in winter?

Typical winter lows in ZIP 11568 run about 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. That places the area in zone 7b, cold enough to kill tender subtropicals but well within the hardiness of most landscape trees.

Which trees grow best in Old Westbury's hardiness zone?

Trees rated for zones 5 through 8 perform reliably here. The featured list includes Weeping Willow (zones 4 to 9), Emerald Green Arborvitae (3 to 8), Merlot Redbud (6 to 9), Bing Cherry (5 to 8), Dwarf Palmetto Palm (7 to 11), and Brodie Eastern Red Cedar (2 to 9). All six are matched to zone 7b.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 11568?

Yes, Arbor Buddy ships directly to Old Westbury, NY 11568 via freight. Delivery is timed for spring and autumn in zone 7 to avoid temperature extremes.

What are good privacy or screening trees for Old Westbury?

Evergreen options like Emerald Green Arborvitae and Brodie Eastern Red Cedar provide year-round screening. Both are narrow, need little pruning, and handle zone 7 winters well.

Emerald Green Arborvitae forms a tight column, while Brodie Eastern Red Cedar offers a softer, slightly taller screen.

Start Your Old Westbury Order

Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees to your door with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the trees that match your zone 7b location and order online for your preferred shipping window.

Pick the right tree for your yard, and we will deliver it ready to plant.

How Old Westbury Compares to Other Areas

Comparing Old Westbury to three other regions shows how zone and climate shape your choices.

Take ZIP 95445 in Gualala, California (zone 9b, winter lows 25 to 30 F). That area rarely sees frost, so gardeners there can grow citrus and subtropical evergreens year-round. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward trees that need a cold dormancy, like apples and maples. You will not have the same warmth for avocados or lemons, but your trees will not suffer from the lack of winter chill.

ZIP 86436 in Topock, Arizona (zone 9b, winter lows 25 to 30 F) offers a dry, hot climate with very little humidity. The practical difference is that drought-tolerant species like mesquite and palo verde dominate there. In Old Westbury, you face humid summers that can encourage fungal issues. Your better bet is selecting trees that handle moisture, such as redbuds and river birches, rather than desert-adapted plants.

ZIP 33477 in Jupiter, Florida (zone 10b, winter lows 35 to 40 F) stays warm enough for royal palms and mangoes. Locally, that points buyers toward cold-hardy alternatives like the Dwarf Palmetto Palm. You cannot grow truly tropical species, but you can still enjoy a palm aesthetic without the risk of freeze damage.

The bottom line: Old Westbury's 7b climate lets you pick from a wide middle ground of temperate trees. You get distinct seasons, enough cold for fruit trees, and enough warmth for many ornamentals.