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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in British Columbia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grow indoors

Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.

Plant zones

9a–11b

British Columbia last frost

early March

British Columbia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Lemon Tree

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

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.

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Gardening in British Columbia

BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in British Columbia?

Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.

What zone is British Columbia?

British Columbia spans Canadian Zone 8 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in British Columbia?

See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.