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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Missouri?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri 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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Missouri?

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

What zone is Missouri?

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

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Missouri?

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