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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Antwerp, New York (13608)

Location

Antwerp, New York

ZIP Code

13608

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus avium
Days to Maturity 2190 days
Mature Height 120-360"
Spread 300"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Small (0.75-1 inch)

☀️ 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

360" apart

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Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 4b

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Antwerp, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.