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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 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

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont 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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

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

When do you plant Lemon Trees in Vermont?

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