my LocalPlanting

When to Plant Lemon Tree in Zone 3A

USDA Zone

3A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 3A

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, June 22, 2026

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

Cities in Zone 3A

Other Plants for Zone 3A

Browse Other Zones

Growing Lemon Tree in USDA Zone 3A

Lemon Tree (Citrus limon) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 3A. This zone includes cities like Embarrass, Soudan, Tower and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 3A is around Monday, May 25, 2026. Lemon Tree can be directly sown outdoors around Monday, June 22, 2026.

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