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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Hawaii?

US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

Grow indoors

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Hawaii last frost

no frost

Hawaii first frost

no frost

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 Hawaii

Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Hawaii?

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

What zone is Hawaii?

Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Hawaii?

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