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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Alaska?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Alaska last frost
Alaska 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 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.
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.