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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Montana?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Montana last frost

mid-April

Montana first frost

mid-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 Montana

Montana has a semi-arid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected valleys are Zone 5-6. Short but intense growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Montana?

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

What zone is Montana?

Montana spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Montana?

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