Pacific Northwest Gardening: Understanding 5a, 0 by Soferdig

Soferdig wrote:
I never assume zonal plants over 1 zone higher since I have moved into my Montana from Bellevue environs. I have tried many and found many to work but I have to make soil perfect, plant appropriatly, Select mature plants, or look for varieties that are successfull in your area and take cuttings and use those genetics. I enjoy the challenges of zone 4b and have many dead zone 5 plants but also many successful zone 5 plants.
This is a zone 5 Elderberry (according to tag) and it after maturing has thrived in its protected area. I died to the groung for 3 years.