Shade, Privacy and Flowering Trees near Pittsburgh, PA, 15220

Arbor Buddy delivers large, nursery-grown trees to Pittsburgh, PA 15220. We ship by freight directly to homeowners (and some contractors) across the city. Our catalog includes shade trees, evergreens, flowering ornamentals, fruit trees, and Japanese maples. Every tree is matched to your local USDA hardiness zone before it leaves our nursery. Here that means trees that handle zone 6b winters.

This page shows you the best picks for your zip code. We filter out anything that won't survive here so you can choose with confidence.

Shop Trees by Category in Pittsburgh

• Shade Trees: Plant a canopy tree that blocks summer sun and survives Pittsburgh's cold winters.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Add spring blooms and fall color with trees that handle zone 6's ups and downs.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening from columnar evergreens that stay green through snow and ice.
• Japanese Maples: Slow-growing accent trees that bring texture and color to sheltered corners of your yard.
• Fruit Trees: Sweet peaches, apples, and figs that ripen reliably when you choose varieties with enough chill hours for Pittsburgh.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Low-maintenance hedge plants for borders, foundation planting, or defining garden rooms.

Trees for Zone 6 in Pittsburgh

Your zip code 15220 sits in USDA zone 6b. That means typical winter lows here run about -5 to 0 degrees F. Not all trees tolerate that. The subtropical palms you see in coastal catalogs? Not for Pittsburgh. But many shade trees, evergreens, fruit trees, and ornamentals thrive in this zone.

Winters bring cold snaps, but summers can get humid with occasional heat waves. Deciduous trees handle that well because they drop leaves and go dormant before the real cold hits. Evergreens like the Brodie Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper laugh at the cold as long as they have good drainage. Crape myrtles need a sunny spot but reward you with months of flowers.

When you shop for trees for zone 6 in Pittsburgh, focus on species rated at least to zone 5 or 6. Every tree on this page is already zone-matched. You can also browse nearby areas like Cuddy, Verona, and Springdale, they share the same climate envelope.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do trees ship to Pittsburgh?

In zone 6, shipments are timed for spring and autumn, skipping temperature extremes. That means you will receive your tree when the weather is mild enough for planting. We schedule delivery around your local frost dates.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 15220?

Yes. We deliver to zip code 15220 in Pittsburgh and also to the city's other zip codes: 15217, 15218, 15219, 15221, 15222, 15223. A freight truck will bring your tree to the curb or driveway, and someone needs to be home to receive it.

What size do the trees arrive at?

Each tree ships at a large, nursery-grown size that is ready for your yard. The exact size depends on the species, but these are not tiny seedlings. You get a tree with a substantial root system and top growth, well past the delicate stage.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?

If your tree does not survive its first year in the ground, we replace it at no cost. The guarantee covers trees that are planted properly and cared for according to our simple guide. It is our way of showing confidence that your zone-matched tree will thrive.

Browse Your Zone Matches, Then Order Online

Arbor Buddy makes it easy to get the right tree for your yard in Pittsburgh 15220. Every tree on this page is zone-matched to survive your winters and thrive through your summers. Browse the collection above, and when you find the one you want, order online for freight delivery straight to your driveway.

How Pittsburgh Compares to Other Areas

Climate differences across the country change which trees are a good fit. Here is how Pittsburgh's zone 6b stacks up against three other locations.

ZIP 97304 in Salem, Oregon (OR) sits in zone 8b with winter lows 15 to 20 F. That milder climate makes Japanese maples a near-guarantee. They rarely get cold damage there. Locally, that points buyers toward the Tamukeyama Japanese Laceleaf Maple for Pittsburgh, but only in sheltered spots away from winter wind. In Salem you can plant them almost anywhere. Here you need a protected microclimate.

ZIP 70447 in Madisonville, Louisiana (LA) is zone 9a with winter lows 20 to 25 F. That zone never sees the -5 to 0 F that Pittsburgh does. Cold-hardy trees like the Brodie Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper are no-brainers for us but are overkill for Louisiana. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward chilly-tolerant evergreens. In Madisonville you could pick a lemon tree; we cannot.

ZIP 58311 in Alsen, North Dakota (ND) is zone 3b with winter lows -35 to -30 F. That is far colder than Pittsburgh. Elberta Peach needs about 800 chill hours but would not survive those extremes. The practical difference is that Pittsburgh buyers can grow peaches and Japanese maples, while Alsen buyers are limited to the toughest zone 3 species. Our zone gives you more variety.

For Pittsburgh buyers, the takeaway is simple: zone 6b is a sweet spot. You get cold enough to satisfy chill-hour fruit trees, warm enough for crape myrtles and select Japanese maples. Choose trees rated for at least zone 5 or 6 and you will get great results.