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When to Plant Apple Tree in Ruby, Alaska (99768)

Location

Ruby, Alaska

ZIP Code

99768

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 13, 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 3a

Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Ruby, 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. Apple Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.