Landscape Trees near Memphis, TN, 38105

Shade trees delivered to Memphis, TN 38105 help beat the summer heat. Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees by freight to homeowners and contractors. You get trees matched to your local hardiness zone 8a. Choose from shade, flowering, privacy, fruit, and Japanese maples.

Every tree comes with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. That means free replacement if a tree does not survive its first year.

Shop Trees by Category in Memphis

• Shade Trees: Fast canopy trees that cut the Tennessee sun in zone 8a yards.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Bloomers that thrive in mild winters and humid summers.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screens that stay dense in Shelby County.
• Japanese Maples: Ornamental forms that need afternoon shade in zone 8a heat.
• Palms & Tropicals: Hardy selections that survive zone 8a winter lows with protection.
• Fruit Trees: Self-fertile and pollinator-friendly picks for Memphis gardens.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Foundation plants and filler shrubs for layered landscapes.

Trees for Zone 8 in Memphis

Most of ZIP 38105 sits in USDA zone 8a, where winter lows run around 10 to 15 degrees F. That mild cold lets you grow a broad mix of trees. Shade trees like Mexican Sycamore and Mexican White Oak thrive in the hot, humid summers. Evergreens such as Christmas Jewel Holly hold their color through the mild winter.

The heat and humidity of Memphis can stress some species. Japanese maples, for example, need protection from harsh afternoon sun to avoid leaf scorch. That is why Crimson Queen Japanese Laceleaf Maple does best with a bit of shade. Flowering trees like White Dogwood also prefer a spot with morning light and afternoon relief.

Across Shelby County, from Collierville to Ellendale and Cordova, buyers look for trees that handle both the summer heat and the occasional cold snap. Trees for zone 8 in Memphis must manage both extremes. Arbor Buddy matches every tree to your zone before shipping.

Order With the First Year Covered

For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 38105 of Memphis, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the trees suited to your area and order online.

How Memphis Compares to Other Areas

ZIP 38105 in Memphis is zone 8a with winter lows of 10 to 15 F. That warm envelope changes what you can grow compared to colder areas.

Take ZIP 43761 in Moxahala, Ohio (zone 6a, lows -10 to -5 F). Japanese maples like Crimson Queen are hardier in Memphis because zone 8a avoids the deep freeze that can kill them in Ohio. In practice, buyers here lean toward Japanese maples as reliable accents rather than risky gambles.

Then consider ZIP 01501 in Auburn, Massachusetts (zone 6a, lows -10 to -5 F). Palms and tropicals are not viable there without heavy winter protection. In Memphis, you can grow hardy palms and tropicals with minimal shelter. For your cart, that means you can add a touch of the tropics to your yard without worry.

Finally, look at ZIP 04022 in Denmark, Maine (zone 5a, lows -20 to -15 F). Fruit trees like the Chicago Hardy Fig are borderline there even with protection. In Memphis, the fig produces reliably year after year. That gap changes the local shortlist to include fruit trees that would fail in Maine.

For buyers in Memphis, the bottom line is clear: your mild winters open up a wider palette of trees. You can grow Japanese maples, hardy palms, and cold-hardy figs that would struggle in colder zones.