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Variety fit — New Brunswick

Can I grow Eureka Lemon in New Brunswick?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 5b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on New Brunswick’s main growing area (E3B): zone 5b, ~1,320 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Eureka Lemon requirements vs. New Brunswick climate
Eureka Lemon hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
New Brunswick average chill (E3B)1,320 hours (1,192–1,580 across 10 winters)
New Brunswick zone (E3B)USDA zone 5b
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 in New Brunswick?
Probably not — Your zone 5b 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] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Four Winds Growers. Eureka Lemon Tree — product page — accessed July 2026