When to plant cherry in Oregon
Oregon spans USDA zones 6b–9b, so the right time to plant cherry shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 14 in Aloha to May 12 in Redmond — below are local dates for 69 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 8b | February 25 | December 1 | January 28 – February 11 |
| Eugene | 8b | April 11 | October 23 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Salem | 8b | April 3 | November 1 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Gresham | 9a | March 16 | November 20 | February 16 – March 2 |
| Hillsboro | 8b | April 16 | October 23 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Bend | 6b | June 6 | September 20 | May 9 – May 23 |
| Beaverton | 9a | April 1 | November 6 | March 4 – March 18 |
| Medford | 8b | April 8 | October 29 | March 11 – March 25 |
Cherry in Oregon: FAQ
When can I plant cherry in Oregon?
Across Oregon, the time to transplant cherry spans roughly January 14 in Aloha to May 12 in Redmond, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cherry planting date vary across Oregon?
Yes. Oregon publishes 69 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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