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When to Plant Apple Tree in Miami, Florida (33255)

Location

Miami, Florida

ZIP Code

33255

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, November 20, 2025

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 11a

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Miami, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.