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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in New York Mills, Minnesota (56567)

Location

New York Mills, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56567

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 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 4a

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In New York Mills, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

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