📍 Las Vegas, NV · Zone 9b · Last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Las Vegas, Nevada (89132)
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
ZIP Code
89132
USDA Zone
9b
Last Frost
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b
Pro tip: Sow Sweet Cherry Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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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Full Companion Planting Guide for Sweet Cherry Tree
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🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🪴 Vegetative propagationPropagate vegetatively, not by seed
Cherry seeds rarely grow true. Propagate by grafting for consistent fruit production.
Cold-stratify cherry pits for 10–12 weeks — germination can take 1–2 full growing seasons.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 0 plants of Sweet Cherry Tree. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Las Vegas, Nevada? +
In Las Vegas (Zone 9b), direct sow Sweet Cherry Tree outdoors around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
What is the last frost date for Las Vegas, Nevada? +
The average last spring frost date for Las Vegas, Nevada (ZIP 89132) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.
How long does Sweet Cherry Tree take to grow? +
Sweet Cherry Tree typically matures in about 2190 days from direct sowing. In Las Vegas, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, December 30, 2025 plus 2190 days.
Should I start Sweet Cherry Tree indoors or direct sow in Nevada? +
Sweet Cherry Tree does best when direct sown outdoors. In Las Vegas, sow directly around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 9b
Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Las Vegas, Nevada, 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. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.