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Can You Grow Plum in Missouri?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late 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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.