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When to Plant Lemon Tree in Venus, Texas (76084)

Location

Venus, Texas

ZIP Code

76084

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 12, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Lemon Tree directly outdoors 4 weeks after your last frost date — it needs warm soil.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Citrus limon
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-120"
Spread 96"
Type Evergreen Tree
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (8+ hours)

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Water

Moderate (deep, infrequent watering)

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Spacing

120" apart

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🤝 Good Companions

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Growing Lemon Tree in Zone 8b

Lemon Tree (Citrus limon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Venus, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Lemon Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.