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When to Plant Plum Tree in Kaktovik, Alaska (99747)

Location

Kaktovik, Alaska

ZIP Code

99747

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 13, 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 3a

Plum Tree (Prunus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kaktovik, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Plum Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.