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When to Plant Pear Tree in Chicken, Alaska (99732)

Location

Chicken, Alaska

ZIP Code

99732

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Pear Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pyrus communis
Days to Maturity 1825 days
Mature Height 72-240"
Spread 180"
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 Pear Tree in Zone 1b

Pear Tree (Pyrus communis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Chicken, 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. Pear Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.