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Q.I Live Raleigh North Carolina. I Have Three Lemon Trees Growing. Can I Grow Them In NC?

Zone Clayton NC 27527 | Jwilj080 added on October 11, 2020 | Answered

Will they survive NC climate. They’re about 6 months old and stand at least 2ft.tall

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BushDoctor
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Answered on October 12, 2020

Parts of your area are in zone 7b, and parts are in 8a. Most cultivars are only hardy down to zone 9, but there are a few that will survive in zone 8.

It will be best to grow them in container in your area, and bring them inside for the winter to avoid the death of the trees:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm

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