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Find the perfect trees and plants for Iowa

We've collected the best plants for Iowa below. From evergreens to fruit trees and more, these plants and trees are designed to thrive in your landscape.

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Evergreen Trees for Iowa
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Fruit Trees for Iowa
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Flowering Trees for Iowa
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Shade Trees for Iowa
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Shrubs & Hedges for Iowa
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Groundcovers & Vines for Iowa

Iowa Trees

Iowans, who live in the Hawkeye State, are usually looking for fast-growing shade trees to cast some cooling shade on their residential landscapes. Planting trees in Iowa will definitely depend on where you live – the Young Drift Plains, the Driftless Area or The Dissected Till Plains – and the benefits you expect from the tree.

Other outstanding Iowa tree choices will always include specimens that are highly adaptable to the unique climate of the varied Hawkeye State regions, demonstration adaptability to the state’s hot summers, cold winters, and wet springs. Temperatures and rainfall vary widely and the average snowfall is 30 inches.

We know you want fast-growing trees that hardy even in the colder regions, such as robust Hybrid Poplar, the graceful Weeping Willow of the golden Quaking Aspen. Other favorites include the easy to maintain Norway Spruce and the Gingko.

You may want to enhance your residential landscape with colorful flowering trees like the fragrant Royal Empress, which grows well in Iowa and gives you the benefits of a spring flowering tree that is large enough to also be a shade tree. Some of the best trees for Iowa landscapes can be found right here at Fast Growing Trees Nursery.

Fruit tree lovers will enjoy our Key Lime trees, Bartlett Pear, Santa Rosa Plum, and Navel Oranges. The juicy North Star Cherries are also perfect for colder climates.

The Iowa state tree is the Northern Red Oak. Tama was designated the state soil of Iowa in 1917. It is considered to be one of the Hawkeye State’s most rich and productive soils. It consists of a dark brown, silty clay loam and is found hovering around 825,000 acres in 26 counties of east-central and eastern Iowa.

Gorgeous Iowa landscapes are usually a mixture of different types of hardy shade trees and flowering trees that grow well in the Hawkeye State, as well as evergreen and fruit trees.

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Get peace of mind: We guarantee your plants will arrive alive and ready to thrive! If you’re not satisfied or have issues with your plants within the first 30 days, we will replace them for you.

Growing zone matters: Plants that are not suited for your growing zone will not be covered by this guarantee. If you’re not sure whether a plant will work for your location, our Plant Experts are here to help!

Note on dormancy: If you order a deciduous tree in winter or spring and it arrives without leaves, it is likely dormant. If your tree does not start showing growth by that June, we'll be happy to help!

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Drop N Grow™

Because this tree is grown in a burlap bag, its roots grow into the cloth, rather than circling around the pot. This brings moisture and nutrients into the tree, for faster, healthier growth and ease. Simply dig your hole, place the Drop 'N Grow™ bag in the center (burlap included), then use excess dirt to fill the hole. That's it!

 
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1-Year Warranty

Want extra protection for your plants? We’ve got you covered.

Our 1-year Warranty guarantees your plants for a full year. If a plant gets damaged – from weather, human error or anything else – just send in a picture, and you’ll get store credit to replace your plant!

Get peace of mind for your new plants. Purchase a One Year Warranty today!

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How do we ship your plants?

We carefully pack and ship each plant, so they arrive happy, healthy and ready to grow.

See our process in the video below:

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Planting

We recommend keeping the plant outside during the warm months of the year to maximize fruit production

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Chill hours

Chill hours are the number of non-consecutive hours exposed to temperatures of 45°F or lower in a year, which some fruit trees require in order to produce fruit.

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