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When to Plant Apple Tree in Saint Helens, Oregon (97051)

Location

Saint Helens, Oregon

ZIP Code

97051

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 1, 2026

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 8b

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Saint Helens, Oregon, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 1, 2026.

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