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Can You Grow Plum in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon 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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Plum in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Plums in Yukon?

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