Variety fit — Missouri
Can I grow Improved Meyer Lemon citrus in Missouri?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 6b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Missouri’s main growing area (65201): zone 6b, ~1,484 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Improved Meyer Lemon hardiness | USDA zones 8–11 |
|---|---|
| Missouri average chill (65201) | 1,484 hours (1,165–1,754 across 10 winters) |
| Missouri zone (65201) | USDA zone 6b |
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Improved Meyer Lemon citrus in Missouri?
- Probably not — Your zone 6b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Four Winds Growers. Improved Meyer Lemon Tree — product page — accessed July 2026