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Can You Grow Lemon Tree in Wisconsin?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
Plant zones
Wisconsin last frost
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemon Tree in Wisconsin?
Lemon trees cannot survive your winters outdoors — but they thrive as container plants brought indoors.
What zone is Wisconsin?
Wisconsin spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Lemon Trees in Wisconsin?
See the planting guide for Lemon Tree — timing depends on your exact frost date.