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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Ohio?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 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

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio 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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.

See what grows well in Ohio →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Ohio?

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

What zone is Ohio?

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

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Ohio?

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