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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in San Simeon, California (93452)

Location

San Simeon, California

ZIP Code

93452

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Sunday, January 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 14, 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

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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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Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 10a

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