Shade and Privacy Trees in Union County, TN

Your yard in Union County, Tennessee (TN) sits in zone 7b, where winter lows run about 5 to 10 degrees. That climate opens the door to a broad selection of large nursery-grown trees shipped by freight to your door from Arbor Buddy. Whether you need shade, privacy, or fruit, we match every tree to your zone and back it with our 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Climate and Hardiness Zone Fit in Union County

Union County sits in zone 7b, the warmest band across its 3 ZIP codes. Winter lows here run about 5 to 10 degrees, cold enough to limit some tropicals but mild enough for a broad lineup of shade, flowering, and fruit trees. Your summers bring heat and humidity typical of the Southeast, so trees that tolerate moisture and occasional dry spells perform best.

The western part of the county, including the Luttrell area, gets the full benefit of zone 7 warmth. That means you can plant trees for zone 7 in Union County with confidence. Oaks, elms, redbuds, and even cold-hardy palms like Dwarf Palmetto Palm all thrive here. The rural fringes may see slightly cooler pockets, but the overall climate supports a wide variety of large landscape trees.

Shop Trees by Category in Union County

• Shade Trees: Cool your home in zone 7's warm summers with oaks, elms, and maples that thrive in your mild winters.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Enjoy spring blooms and fall color with redbuds, crape myrtles, and other zone 7 performers.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Block sightlines fast with Leyland Cypress and Southern magnolias that stay green year round.
• Japanese Maples: Add elegant form to small spaces; choose cold hardier selections that tolerate your winter lows.
• Fruit Trees: Grow sweet cherries, peaches, and apples; success depends on chill hours and proper pollination partners.
• Shrubs & Hedges: Fill gaps with hydrangeas, hollies, and lavender that thrive in zone 7's growing season.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do trees ship to Union County?

Trees ship in spring and autumn, skipping temperature extremes. In zone 7, that means shipments typically go out in March to May and September to November, when soil and air temperatures are moderate.

What trees grow in zone 7?

Many trees grow in zone 7. The Dwarf Palmetto Palm, Hearts A'fire Eastern Redbud, and Cedar Elm are all hardy in zone 7b. Zone 7's mild winters allow a mix of deciduous, evergreen, and flowering trees.

What size do the trees arrive at?

Trees arrive at a nursery-grown landscape size, typically 4 to 6 feet tall or larger depending on the species. They are shipped in containers or with a protected root ball, ready to plant.

What is the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee?

If a tree does not survive its first year after proper planting and care, we replace it free of charge. You must notify us within the first year and provide photos. The guarantee covers the replacement tree and its shipping, not labor.

How Union County Compares to Other Areas

St. Croix County, Wisconsin (WI) sits in zone 4b with typical winter lows of -25 to -20 F. That deep cold kills most fruit trees; only the hardiest apples survive. In practice, buyers here lean toward shade trees and evergreens, and citrus or stone fruits are not viable. Your zone 7 warmth lets you grow sweet cherries and other fruit that would fail there.

Laramie County, Wyoming (WY) falls in zones 5a to 5b with lows of -20 to -10 F. Palms and tropicals are out of the question; even the Dwarf Palmetto Palm that thrives in your yard would not survive a Wyoming winter. That gap changes the local shortlist to conifers and cold-hardy oaks. For you, that means palms and broadleaf evergreens remain on the table.

Windsor County, Vermont (VT) also sits in zones 5a to 5b with lows to -20 F. Privacy screens there rely on evergreens like Leyland Cypress, but that tree struggles in Vermont's cold; buyers choose Eastern White Pine instead. For your cart, that means your zone 7 warmth gives you more privacy options than northern counties. You can plant Leyland Cypress, Southern magnolias, and other broadleaf evergreens that would freeze farther north.

In practice, your warmer winters mean you can pick from a wider palette, including broadleaf evergreens and fruit trees that would fail in colder regions. That makes Union County a great place to grow a diverse landscape.