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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia 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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Virginia?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Virginia?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.