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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.

Plant zones

9a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

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.

Full lemon tree growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Northwest Territories?

Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Northwest Territories?

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