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When to Plant Sweet Cherry Tree in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, November 20, 2026

Pro Tip: Sweet Cherry Tree can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus avium
Days to Maturity 2190 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 360" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Sweet Cherry Tree

Good Companions

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Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Sweet Cherry Tree in USDA Zone 11A

Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Sweet Cherry Tree can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, November 20, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Sweet Cherry Tree approximately 2190 days after planting.