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Variety fit — Arizona

Can I grow Eureka Lemon citrus in Arizona?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 9b and typical 522 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Arizona’s main growing area (85701): zone 9b, ~522 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Eureka Lemon requirements vs. Arizona climate
Eureka Lemon hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
Arizona average chill (85701)522 hours (267–731 across 10 winters)
Arizona zone (85701)USDA zone 9b
USDA pomological watercolor of Eureka Lemon citrus
Citrus limon: EurekaUSDA pomological watercolor, Ellen Isham Schutt, 1912 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Eureka Lemon citrus in Arizona?
Yes — Your zone 9b and typical 522 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Four Winds Growers. Eureka Lemon Tree — product page — accessed July 2026