my LocalPlanting

When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Capistrano Beach, California (92624)

Location

Capistrano Beach, California

ZIP Code

92624

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 2025

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus avium
Days to Maturity 2190 days
Mature Height 120-360"
Spread 300"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Small (0.75-1 inch)

☀️ Growing Requirements

☀️

Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

💧

Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

↔️

Spacing

360" apart

Ready to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Capistrano Beach?

Get your seeds now so they're ready by Thursday, December 4, 2025.

* Affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

🤝 Good Companions

ComfreyNasturtiumChive

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

WalnutFennelTomato

Other Plants for Capistrano Beach

Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 10b

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Capistrano Beach, 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. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.