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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Indiana?

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

What zone is Indiana?

Indiana spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Indiana?

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