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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Grosse Pointe, Michigan (48230)

Location

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

ZIP Code

48230

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 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 6b

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Grosse Pointe, Michigan, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.