When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 8A
USDA Zone
8A
Cities Covered
2346
Avg Last Frost
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Plant Type
Nursery Stock
Planting Calendar for Zone 8A
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 8A
Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 8A. This zone includes cities like Atlanta, Washington, Baltimore and 2343 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 8A is around Saturday, March 20, 2027. Sweet Cherry Tree is planted as a container-grown or bare-root nursery plant, not from seed — plant around Saturday, February 6, 2027, or in early fall.
Expect to harvest your Sweet Cherry Tree approximately 2190 days after planting.