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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

9a–11b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemon Tree in West Virginia?

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

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Lemon Trees in West Virginia?

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