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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Glen Allen, Alabama (35559)

Location

Glen Allen, Alabama

ZIP Code

35559

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 22, 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 7b

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Glen Allen, Alabama, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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