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Can You Grow Plum in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Plums grow well here and are among the most forgiving fruit trees for the home grower.

Plant zones

3a–9a

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

3–6 years

About Plum

Plums are one of the easiest and most reliable home orchard trees — hardy, adaptable, and heavily productive, with European and Japanese types for different climates.

Plant in full sun with good drainage. Most need a pollinator, so plant two compatible varieties. Thin fruit for size. Trees bear in 3-6 years.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Plum in New Brunswick?

Plums grow well here and are among the most forgiving fruit trees for the home grower.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Plums in New Brunswick?

See the planting guide for Plum — timing depends on your exact frost date.