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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Oklahoma?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

Oklahoma last frost

early March

Oklahoma first frost

late November

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 Oklahoma

Oklahoma ranges from Zone 6a in the Panhandle to Zone 7b in the southeast. Hot summers and mild winters. Long growing season for warm-season crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Oklahoma?

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

What zone is Oklahoma?

Oklahoma spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Oklahoma?

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