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When to Plant Plum Tree in Pilot Station, Alaska (99650)

Location

Pilot Station, Alaska

ZIP Code

99650

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

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 4a

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Pilot Station, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

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