How to Grow Citrus Trees in the Pacific Northwest

Armed with a little bit of knowledge, an appropriate container, sufficient sunlight (at least 6 hours), and some judicious winter protection, it is possible to grow citrus here in Portland and the surrounding area! Your future holds fragrant blossoms and succulent fruits well worth your efforts. Learn which varieties of citrus grow best, what conditions they prefer, pests to watch for, basic winter care, and growing season maintenance tips.
Handout info (blog): dennis7dees.com/growing-citrus-in-the-pacific-northwest/

[@bronasmom]

I just bought my Myer lemon tree. I'm in southern Oregon.

[@patricejensen7833]

Wow, thank you for such great, very useful information. It was just what I needed. I'm going to try to grow an orange or blood orange here in Milwaukie, OR.

[@dennis7dees-Official]

Love to hear it, thanks Patrice!

[@inheeferrick8662]

Thank you so much for very thorough information! I just planted myer lemon, Persian lime and mandarin nugget tree in pots. So excited trying citrus trees. Wish me good luck! 😊We live in Bellevue, WA.

[@dennis7dees-Official]

Good luck indeed! Excited to see how they turn out!

[@sarahkp729]

I'm in the Renton area and would love to know how your potted citrus is going!

[@xCarxMellax]

I got my grow light on amazon 2 days before our winter storm 2024 . I put my lime tree and kumquat in garage. (I have no windows in garage). I already can't wait until spring time to find a lemon tree. I am so excited to have citrus fruits. I really really wanted a PAW PAW tree. but I don't have room ;( I planted an asian pear tree in late oct 2023 I really hope it survives our 15 degree weather. I'm in Hillsboro . thanks for the info!

[@gracechen7615]

What about Calamondin dwarf tree? I just bought one, I live in Seattle area. When can I bring it outside? Thanks

[@MARILYNCRAWFORD-cn1rk]

I guess there is no way to grow them in the back yard directly in the ground in the pacific northwest?

[@jonathanstephens7015]

Yea there is. But you must plant them in a raised bed very close to the south facing wall of your house. Then during the colder months you have to set up a cover of sorts to protect from frost. There are lots of people growing meyer lemons and satsumas in the Pacific Northwest in this manner. There are also trifoliate hybrids that’s can grow outside unprotected. Here in Salem there are several people I know who grow them on the ground the way I describe WS.

[@joeofhells]

It's possible. Link of video shows gardener growing citrus up in BC in ground! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jomQg2uppptgrMk