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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 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

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Kentucky?

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

What zone is Kentucky?

Kentucky spans USDA Zone 6b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Kentucky?

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