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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.

See what grows well in Nova Scotia →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Nova Scotia?

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

What zone is Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Nova Scotia?

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