Shade, Privacy and Flowering Trees in Lehigh County, PA

Order shade, privacy, and flowering trees in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (PA) from Arbor Buddy, and you get large nursery-grown trees shipped by freight directly to your home. The 1-Year Thrive Guarantee covers every tree, so you can buy online without worry. We match each tree to your hardiness zone, which here runs from 6b to 7a. Homeowners and contractors alike trust us for healthy, zone-matched trees.

Climate and Hardiness Zone Fit in Lehigh County

Lehigh County spans hardiness zones 6b to 7a across its 38 ZIP codes. The western and upland parts lean toward 6b, where winter lows can drop to about -5 degrees. The eastern suburban core, including Allentown, sits closer to 7a, with lows around 5 degrees. That half-zone difference matters: in warmer pockets, zone 7 trees like White Dogwood flower earlier and have a longer growing season. In colder pockets, choose species rated for zone 6b, such as Spartan Chinese Juniper or American Sycamore.

Summers bring humidity and occasional dry spells. Deciduous shade trees handle the humidity well. For evergreens, make sure the soil drains; heavy clay can hold moisture. Overall, trees for zone 7 in Lehigh County should tolerate both cold snaps and muggy summers, which most of our featured picks do.

Shop Trees by Category in Lehigh County

• Shade Trees: Plant for quick cover from July sun; many handle the county's winter lows.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Add spring color without worrying about late frosts in the warmer zone 7 areas.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Dense screens that stay green through the 6b to 7a winters.
• Japanese Maples: Choose a cold-hardy variety like Bloodgood for burgundy accents in protected spots.
• Fruit Trees: Honeycrisp apple and other cold-tolerant varieties set fruit reliably in this climate.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Fill in lower layers with durable shrubs that match the zone range.

Shade, Privacy, and Fruit Trees for Lehigh County

Browse our full selection of trees matched to Lehigh County. Whether you need a fast shade tree, a dense privacy screen, or a home fruit harvest, Arbor Buddy delivers large, nursery-grown trees with the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Start your order today.

How Lehigh County Compares to Other Areas

Seeing how other climates affect tree choices can clarify what works in Lehigh County. Compare these three locations.

Solano County, California (CA) sits in zone 9b with winter lows around 25 to 30 F. That mild climate lets tender Japanese maples like Bloodgood thrive without the risk of bud damage. Locally, that points buyers toward zone 7-hardy maples and away from varieties that need warmer winters.

Humboldt County, Iowa (IA) is zone 5a with lows of -20 to -15 F. That cold eliminates many flowering trees and most Japanese maples. The practical difference is that Lehigh County's zone 6b to 7a allows far more options, including White Dogwood and Honeycrisp apple, which would not survive an Iowa winter.

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana (LA) spans zones 9a to 9b with winter lows around 20 to 30 F. Here, drought tolerance matters more than cold-hardiness. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward heat-tolerant species like crape myrtle, whereas in Lehigh County the concern shifts to cold snaps and humidity.

For buyers in Lehigh County, the contrasts show that you can successfully plant cold-hardy evergreens, flowering ornamentals, and fruit trees that would fail in colder or hotter climates. Your zone 6b to 7a is a sweet spot for variety.