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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska 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.

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Gardening in Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.

See what grows well in Alaska →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Alaska?

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

What zone is Alaska?

Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Alaska?

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