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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 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

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early 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.

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Gardening in Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Quebec?

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

What zone is Quebec?

Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Quebec?

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