When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 6A
USDA Zone
6A
Cities Covered
4096
Avg Last Frost
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Plant Type
Nursery Stock
Planting Calendar for Zone 6A
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 6A
Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 6A. This zone includes cities like Chicago, Denver, Cleveland and 4093 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 6A is around Tuesday, April 20, 2027. Sweet Cherry Tree is planted as a container-grown or bare-root nursery plant, not from seed — plant around Tuesday, March 9, 2027, or in early fall.
Expect to harvest your Sweet Cherry Tree approximately 2190 days after planting.