When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 5A
USDA Zone
5A
Cities Covered
2212
Avg Last Frost
Monday, May 10, 2027
Plant Type
Nursery Stock
Planting Calendar for Zone 5A
Pro Tip: Plant container-grown or bare-root Sweet Cherry Tree in early spring — dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball and water deeply through the first season.
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Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in USDA Zone 5A
Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 5A. This zone includes cities like Minneapolis, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods and 2209 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 5A is around Monday, May 10, 2027. Sweet Cherry Tree is planted as a container-grown or bare-root nursery plant, not from seed — plant around Monday, March 29, 2027, or in early fall.
Expect to harvest your Sweet Cherry Tree approximately 2190 days after planting.