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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine 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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Maine?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Maine?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.