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When to Plant Plum Tree in Lake Havasu City, Arizona (86404)

Location

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

ZIP Code

86404

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Sunday, January 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 14, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Plum Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus domestica
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Mature Height 60-180"
Spread 150"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Medium (1-2 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

180" apart

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Growing Plum Tree in Zone 10a

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lake Havasu City, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, January 25, 2026. Plum Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.