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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Colorado?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Colorado last frost
Colorado 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 Colorado
Colorado has a semi-arid mountain climate with intense sunshine and low humidity. Front Range cities like Denver are Zone 5-6; higher elevations are Zones 3-4.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Colorado?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Colorado?
Colorado spans USDA Zone 5b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Colorado?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.