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When to Plant Apple Tree in Canton, South Dakota (57013)

Location

Canton, South Dakota

ZIP Code

57013

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 29, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Malus domestica
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Mature Height 48-240"
Spread 240"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Large (3-4 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

240" apart

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Growing Apple Tree in Zone 5a

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Canton, South Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.