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When to Plant Apple Tree in Norton, Vermont (05907)

Location

Norton, Vermont

ZIP Code

05907

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Apple Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Malus domestica
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Mature Height 48-240"
Spread 240"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Large (3-4 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

240" apart

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Growing Apple Tree in Zone 4a

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Norton, Vermont, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.