When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Wainwright, Alaska (99782)
Location
Wainwright, Alaska
ZIP Code
99782
USDA Zone
2b
Last Frost
Thursday, May 28, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, April 16, 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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🤝 Good Companions
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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
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Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 2b
Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) is a popular garden vegetable. In Wainwright, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Sweet Cherry Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.