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When to Plant Plum Tree in Rose Creek, Minnesota (55970)

Location

Rose Creek, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55970

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, March 24, 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 4b

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Rose Creek, Minnesota, 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. Plum Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.