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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Medicine Lake, Montana (59247)

Location

Medicine Lake, Montana

ZIP Code

59247

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 8, 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 3b

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Medicine Lake, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.