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Can You Grow Plum in New Brunswick?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6
Plums grow well here and are among the most forgiving fruit trees for the home grower.
Plant zones
New Brunswick last frost
New Brunswick first frost
Days to harvest
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.
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.
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.