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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 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

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia 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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Georgia?

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