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When to Plant Apple Tree in Saint Charles, Missouri (63301)

Location

Saint Charles, Missouri

ZIP Code

63301

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 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 6b

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Saint Charles, Missouri, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.