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When to Plant Lemon Tree in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 29, 2027

Pro Tip: Lemon Tree can be directly sown outdoors. Plant -4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Citrus limon
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (8+ hours)
Plant Spacing 120" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Lemon Tree

Good Companions

MarigoldLavenderLemon Balm

Avoid Planting Near

Fennel
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Growing Lemon Tree in USDA Zone 11A

Lemon Tree (Citrus limon) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Lemon Tree can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, January 29, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Lemon Tree approximately 1095 days after planting.