Zones 4 to 9Landscape Trees near Memphis, TN, 38134
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Typical winter lows in Memphis run about 10 to 15 F.
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Shade TreesBroad canopies that cut summer heat while handling 8a winters.View all Shade Trees →
Flowering & OrnamentalSpring color that thrives in Memphis zone 8 conditions.View all Flowering & Ornamental →
Evergreen & PrivacyYear-round screens built for your mild winters and humid summers.- Little Gem Southern Magnolia $148
- Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae $273
- Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae $18.95
Japanese MaplesLaceleaf forms that need afternoon shade in the Memphis heat.- Bloodgood Japanese Maple $265
- Seiryu Japanese Laceleaf Maple $354
- Red Dragon Japanese Laceleaf Maple $412
Palms & TropicalsTropical accents that survive zone 8 low temperatures.View all Palms & Tropicals →
Fruit TreesFigs and other fruits that ripen in Memphis long growing season.View all Fruit Trees →
Shrubs & HedgesShrubs that fill beds and define borders in your 8a yard.View all Shrubs & Hedges →Choosing trees by goal
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Growing conditions in Memphis 38134
8a
about 10 to 15 F
Shelby County
Tennessee
Trees delivered to Memphis, TN 38134 by freight. Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown landscape trees straight to homeowners and contractors. You can choose from shade trees, evergreens, flowering ornamentals, Japanese maples, fruit trees, and more. Every tree is matched to your local hardiness zone 8a, so it has a strong start in your yard.
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- Shade Trees: Broad canopies that cut summer heat while handling 8a winters.
- Flowering & Ornamental: Spring color that thrives in Memphis zone 8 conditions.
- Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screens built for your mild winters and humid summers.
- Japanese Maples: Laceleaf forms that need afternoon shade in the Memphis heat.
- Palms & Tropicals: Tropical accents that survive zone 8 low temperatures.
- Fruit Trees: Figs and other fruits that ripen in Memphis long growing season.
- Shrubs & Hedges: Shrubs that fill beds and define borders in your 8a yard.
Trees for Zone 8 in Memphis
Your Memphis yard sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a. Typical winter lows here run about 10 to 15 degrees F. That mild cold lets you grow a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees that would struggle in colder climates.
Summers bring heat and humidity, which is fine for trees like the White Dogwood and Leyland Cypress. The key is matching each tree to the right spot. A Japanese maple like Viridis needs afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorch in the Memphis heat. The Allee Chinese Elm takes full sun without issue and provides deep shade.
When you shop for trees for zone 8 in Memphis, focus on species that handle both a short cold snap and a long, warm growing season. Evergreen screens, flowering trees, and fruit trees all fit well here.
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For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 38134 of Memphis, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.
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How Memphis Compares to Other Areas
Tree choices shift when you compare Memphis to other climates. Here are three examples.
ZIP 02180 in Stoneham, Massachusetts (MA) sits in zone 6b with winter lows of -5 to 0 F. That cold rules out many zone 8 favorites like the Chicago Hardy Fig, which survive in Memphis because your lows only reach the teens. For your cart, that means you can plant fig trees and Japanese maples that would be borderline in Stoneham. The Viridis Japanese Laceleaf Maple, hardy to zone 5b, would survive in Stoneham but the shorter growing season limits its growth. In Memphis the same maple grows faster if you give it afternoon shade.
ZIP 04212 in Auburn, Maine (ME) is zone 5b with winter lows of -15 to -10 F. Flowering trees like the White Dogwood are hardy to zone 5 and can bloom in Auburn, but the shorter spring season means less consistent flowering. That gap changes the local shortlist to extra-hardy dogwood cultivars. In Memphis your White Dogwood puts on a reliable spring show because warm weather arrives earlier and lasts longer. The zone difference also means you can grow crape myrtles and other southern flowering trees that would not survive a Maine winter.
ZIP 48209 in Detroit, Michigan (MI) is zone 6b with lows of -5 to 0 F. Privacy screening options differ because zone 6b can barely support Leyland Cypress, which is marginal there. In practice, buyers here lean toward arborvitae like Emerald Green, which is hardy to zone 3 and reliable in both Detroit and Memphis. For your Memphis yard, Leyland Cypress grows faster and stays healthier because the zone is closer to its ideal range of 6 to 10.
What all this means for you: Memphis zone 8a gives you more choices in fruit trees, flowering ornamentals, and fast evergreens than colder areas. Your winter lows are mild enough to expand the planting list.
Freight delivery and the Thrive Guarantee
We ship large, nursery-grown trees by freight to ZIP 38134 and also to 38131, 38132, 38133, 38135, 38136, 38137. Your zone 8 order ships for a fall or early-spring window, ahead of summer heat. A freight truck delivers the tree to your curb or driveway. You need to be home to receive it and check it over.
Every tree ships zone-matched to 8a, so it is ready for your climate. If the tree does not survive its first year, the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee covers a free replacement.
Before delivery day, check:
- Someone will be home to receive the tree and inspect it.
- A freight truck can reach your street and has room to stop or turn around.
- You know where you want the tree dropped on your property.
- Watch for narrow driveways, soft ground, or low branches and wires that might block the truck.
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