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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Minnesota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Minnesota last frost
Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Minnesota?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Minnesota?
Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Minnesota?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.