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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in New Hampshire?

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