When to plant cherry in District of Columbia
District of Columbia spans USDA zone 8a, so the right time to plant cherry shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 1 in Washington to March 1 in Washington — below are local dates for 1 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8a | March 29 | November 8 | March 1 – March 15 |
Cherry in District of Columbia: FAQ
When can I plant cherry in District of Columbia?
Across District of Columbia, the time to transplant cherry spans roughly March 1 in Washington to March 1 in Washington, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cherry planting date vary across District of Columbia?
Yes. District of Columbia publishes 1 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cherry planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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