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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-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 Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.

See what grows well in Prince Edward Island →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Prince Edward Island?

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

What zone is Prince Edward Island?

Prince Edward Island spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Prince Edward Island?

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