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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Delaware?

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