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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Willow Springs, Illinois (60480)

Location

Willow Springs, Illinois

ZIP Code

60480

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, March 9, 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 6a

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Willow Springs, Illinois, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, March 9, 2026.

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