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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Alabama?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.
Plant zones
Alabama last frost
Alabama 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 Alabama
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Alabama?
Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.
What zone is Alabama?
Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Alabama?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.