When to Plant Apple Tree in Santa Barbara, California (93101)

Location

Santa Barbara, California

ZIP Code

93101

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 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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Growing Apple Tree in Zone 10b

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Santa Barbara, 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. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.