What are the fastest growing trees in Zone 5b?
The best quick growing Shade Trees for zone 5 are Maples, Poplars, Oaks, Ginkgo, American Sycamore, Dawn Redwood, Profusion Crabapple, River Birch, and Weeping Willow. Here are some tips to inspire gardening success in Zone 5: Choose Hardy Perennials: Some reliable perennial plants for Zone 5 include coneflowers, hostas, and black-eyed Susans. They come back year after year and require minimal maintenance. Choose Resilient Trees and Shrubs: Many trees and shrubs thrive in Zone 5.