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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Louisiana?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a
Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.
Plant zones
Louisiana last frost
Louisiana first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Louisiana
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Louisiana?
Lemon trees thrive in containers brought indoors before frost — one of the best indoor fruit trees.
What zone is Louisiana?
Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Louisiana?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.