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When to Plant Plum Tree in Little Rock, Mississippi (39337)

Location

Little Rock, Mississippi

ZIP Code

39337

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 1, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus domestica
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Mature Height 60-180"
Spread 150"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Medium (1-2 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

180" apart

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Growing Plum Tree in Zone 8b

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Little Rock, Mississippi, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 1, 2026.

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