Shade and Privacy Trees in Northampton County, PA

If you are looking for shade, privacy, and fruit trees in Northampton County, Pennsylvania (PA), Arbor Buddy has you covered. We deliver large, nursery-grown trees by freight directly to homeowners and contractors. Every tree on this page is matched to your county's hardiness zone, which runs from 6b to 7a. That means what you see here will thrive in your yard.

Climate and Hardiness Zone Fit in Northampton County

Northampton County spans USDA hardiness zones 6b to 7a across its 25 ZIP codes. The warmer 7a areas, often around Easton and the Lehigh Valley, let you grow a wider range of trees like crape myrtles and some zone-pushing evergreens. The colder 6b pockets in the rural northern parts mean you should stick with proven hardy species for zone 6.

Typical winter lows run about -5 to 5 F, cold enough to satisfy the chill requirements of peaches and apples but not harsh enough to kill most zone 7 trees. Summers are warm and humid, which favors oaks, maples, and many flowering trees. If you are searching for trees for zone 7 in Northampton County, these conditions mean you can confidently shop from categories like shade, flowering, and fruit trees. The county's rainfall is generally adequate, so extra watering is only needed during dry spells.

Evergreen and privacy trees handle the humidity well, especially junipers and hollies. Japanese maples thrive here but need protection from hot afternoon sun. Overall, the mix of cold winters and warm summers supports a broad palette of landscape trees.

Shop Trees by Category in Northampton County

• Shade Trees: Shade trees that beat the summer heat and keep your home cooler in Northampton County's humid summers.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Blooming trees that add curb appeal and seasonal color to yards across the 6b-7a zone.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round privacy screens that block wind and views without dropping leaves.
• Japanese Maples: Elegant small trees for patios, entryways, and gardens where you want year-round structure.
• Fruit Trees: Home-grown fruit from varieties that match your chill hours and growing season.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Foundation plants and low hedges that tie your landscape together.

Browse Your Zone Matches, Then Order Online

Now you know which trees fit Northampton County's 6b-7a climate. Head to our online shop, pick the trees that match your yard goals, and place your order. Arbor Buddy delivers your nursery-grown trees right to your property, backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Start your order today.

How Northampton County Compares to Other Areas

Bossier Parish, Louisiana (LA) sits in zone 8b with typical winter lows of 15 to 20 F. That area's mild winters allow trees like crape myrtles and southern magnolias that struggle in colder climates. Here in Northampton County, with winter lows down to -5 F, those same trees would not survive. The warmer zone down south does not require the winter chill that fruit trees like Elberta Peach need. Locally, that points buyers toward cold-hardy oaks, maples, and shrubs that tolerate our frosty season.

Calhoun County, Iowa (IA) is zone 5a with typical winter lows of -20 to -15 F. That is significantly colder than Northampton County's -5 to 5 F range. In zone 5a, many zone 7 trees are ruled out entirely; only the hardiest species like Colorado spruce and certain oaks make it. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward a broader palette. You can grow redbuds, Japanese maples, and even some mild-zone junipers that would freeze in Iowa. The contrast shows why Northampton County's moderate cold is a sweet spot for many ornamental and fruit trees.

Oliver County, North Dakota (ND) is zone 4a with typical winter lows of -30 to -25 F. That extreme cold limits the tree selection to only the most resilient native species like boxelder and green ash. Heat and humidity are less of a factor there because summers are short and dry. The practical difference is that Northampton County's humidity and longer growing season demand mildew-resistant choices for fruit trees and good air circulation for apples and peaches. While North Dakotans struggle to keep anything beyond a few hardy species alive, you in Northampton County can enjoy a full landscape of shade, flowering, and fruit trees.

What this means for your cart: Northampton County's zone 6b-7a climate gives you more options than colder regions and more winter chill than the deep south. You can safely choose from oaks, redbuds, Japanese maples, peaches, and evergreens with confidence.