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Growing Lemon Tree

Lemon trees are popular container plants and can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm climates.

Quick Answer: Lemon Tree grows in Zones 9a–11b.
🌡️ Zones 9a–11b ☀️ Full Sun 💧 Moderate Water 🔧 Intermediate 🪴 Container OK (15+ gal) 🏠 Indoor Viable ♾️ Perennial ⚠️ Toxic to Pets

Growing Tips

In cold zones grow in containers and bring indoors before frost. Keep near a sunny window or under grow lights. Water when top 2cm of soil is dry. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and summer.

Where Does Lemon Tree Grow?

Lemon Tree is suited to Zones 9a–11b. Here are some areas where it thrives:

Won't grow outdoors in: very cold zones (below Zone 9a) . Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lemon Tree grows in USDA Zones 9a–11b.
Lemon Tree needs moderate care.
Yes — use a 15+ gallon pot.
Lemon Tree is TOXIC for dogs and TOXIC for cats.