When to Plant Plum Tree in Spring Valley, California (91978)

Location

Spring Valley, California

ZIP Code

91978

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 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 10b

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Spring Valley, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

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