Home › Lemon Tree › Grow in Ontario
Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Ontario?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Ontario last frost
Ontario first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Ontario
Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Ontario?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Ontario?
Ontario spans Canadian Zone 5 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Ontario?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.