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Variety fit — Maryland

Can I grow Eureka Lemon in Maryland?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 7a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Maryland’s main growing area (21701): zone 7a, ~1,647 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Eureka Lemon requirements vs. Maryland climate
Eureka Lemon hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
Maryland average chill (21701)1,647 hours (1,401–1,871 across 10 winters)
Maryland zone (21701)USDA zone 7a
USDA pomological watercolor of Eureka Lemon citrus
Citrus limon: EurekaUSDA pomological watercolor, Ellen Isham Schutt, 1912 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Eureka Lemon in Maryland?
Probably not — Your zone 7a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

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