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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon 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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Yukon?

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