I live in what is considered zone 4. Will I be able to plant a lemon tree?
2007-06-01 19:08:35 · 3 answers · asked by EHFAR 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The only way that you can grow a lemon tree in your Zone (the minimum temps are 30 degrees to -20 degrees) would be to grow your tree in a container and take it inside in the winter. You will want to get a dwarf tree. Keep the container in a warm spot in your yard in the summer (like next to a south facing fence or wall).
Lemon trees like it warm and cannot tolerate freezing weather!!
Good Luck!!
2007-06-01 19:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Here are two articles I found for you... I looked, because I have been wanting to invest in a lemon tree, also. I have heard that they do very well as potted plants (howbeit a large pot) so that they can be brought into the house during freezing weather.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/lemon.html
http://www.homemakingcottage.com/baking/lemons.html
2007-06-01 19:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, lemon trees can be grown in nearly all areas as they are as tough as nails. They need a bit of extra water during the hot weather and need frosts to ripen the fruit.
2007-06-01 19:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋