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Can You Grow Plum in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Plums grow well here and are among the most forgiving fruit trees for the home grower.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Plum in Tennessee?
Plums grow well here and are among the most forgiving fruit trees for the home grower.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Plums in Tennessee?
See the planting guide for Plum — timing depends on your exact frost date.