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When to Plant Plum Tree in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, November 20, 2026

Pro Tip: Plum Tree can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus domestica
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 180" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Plum Tree

Good Companions

ComfreyChiveNasturtium

Avoid Planting Near

WalnutFennel
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Growing Plum Tree in USDA Zone 11A

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Plum Tree can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, November 20, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Plum Tree approximately 1460 days after planting.