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Can You Grow Plum in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

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 Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Plum in Northwest Territories?

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

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Plums in Northwest Territories?

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