When to Plant Apple Tree in Peoria, Arizona (85383)
Location
Peoria, Arizona
ZIP Code
85383
USDA Zone
9b
Last Frost
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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
ChiveNasturtiumMarigoldComfrey
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
WalnutFennel
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Growing Apple Tree in Zone 9b
Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Peoria, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.