Most Twin Cities homes sit under mature oak, maple, or linden canopy โ meaning most Twin Cities backyards are more shade than sun. These plants thrive under that dappled canopy where sun-loving species struggle: Annabelle Hydrangea, Hosta 'Sum and Substance', Serviceberry, ferns, and more. If your lawn won't grow under the tree, these plants fill the space with something better than dirt.
Every plant in this collection has been hand-selected for Minnesota's climate โ hardy through brutal winters, comfortable in our summer heat, and proven across the Twin Cities metro.
Every plant is rated for USDA zones 3 or 4 โ built to survive the worst Minnesota winters without protection.
Sourced from Upper Midwest growers and proven across hundreds of Three Timbers landscape installs.
Orders over $200 ship free across the metro โ Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs.
If a plant doesn't survive its first winter despite proper care, we'll replace it. That's our promise.
Spring (after last frost, typically mid-May) and early fall (September) are the best windows. Both give roots time to establish before extreme heat or hard freeze. We deliver throughout the growing season.
Each product page lists exact sun requirements (full sun, part sun, or shade). Match the plant to your yard's actual conditions, not what you wish it had โ the wrong sun is the #1 reason plants fail in Minnesota.
Most plants in our store are fully zone-3 or zone-4 hardy and need no winter protection once established. Newly planted shrubs benefit from a 3" mulch ring for their first winter. Evergreens in windy spots can use burlap their first year.
Yes โ Three Timbers Landscape Services handles full installs across the Twin Cities. We can dig, plant, mulch, and stake everything for you. Request a free consultation.
Tell us about your space โ sun exposure, soil, what you're trying to accomplish โ and we'll send back a planting plan tailored to your Twin Cities yard. Free, no commitment.
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