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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Bettles Field, Alaska (99726)

Location

Bettles Field, Alaska

ZIP Code

99726

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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 1b

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bettles Field, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.