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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Rhode Island?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Rhode Island?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.