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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grow indoors

Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.

Plant zones

9a–11b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

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 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.

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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.