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When to Plant Apple Tree in Moorcroft, Wyoming (82721)

Location

Moorcroft, Wyoming

ZIP Code

82721

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Zone 4b

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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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🪴 Vegetative propagation

Propagate vegetatively, not by seed

Apple seeds do not grow true to variety — every seedling is genetically unique. Propagate by grafting onto rootstock.

Fun experiment: plant seeds to discover new varieties, but don't expect the parent apple.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 0 plants of Apple Tree. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Apple Tree in Moorcroft, Wyoming? +

In Moorcroft (Zone 4b), direct sow Apple Tree outdoors around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Moorcroft, Wyoming? +

The average last spring frost date for Moorcroft, Wyoming (ZIP 82721) is around Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 4b.

How long does Apple Tree take to grow? +

Apple Tree typically matures in about 1460 days from direct sowing. In Moorcroft, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, March 24, 2026 plus 1460 days.

Should I start Apple Tree indoors or direct sow in Wyoming? +

Apple Tree does best when direct sown outdoors. In Moorcroft, sow directly around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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Growing Apple Tree in Zone 4b

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Moorcroft, Wyoming, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.