Lemon trees?

Question:I live in what is considered zone 4. Will I be able to plant a lemon tree?

Answers:
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!!

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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.

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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/morto...

http://www.homemakingcottage.com/baking/...

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