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When to Plant Lemon Tree in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska (99734)

Location

Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

ZIP Code

99734

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, June 29, 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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Growing Lemon Tree in Zone 2a

Lemon Tree (Citrus limon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, June 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Lemon Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.