Bearss Lemon Tree

1-2 ft.

$99

Bearss Lemon Tree

Name: Bearss Lemon Tree
Brand: The Sill
SKU: EDB-CIT-BEA-12-1G-CS
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$99

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Bearss Lemon Tree Information

About & Sizing

About The Bearss Lemon Tree

Don't confuse it with the Bearss lime — this is a genuine lemon (Citrus limon 'Bearss'), a Florida selection of the classic Sicilian "Lisbon-type" lemon. It rewards you with large, bright-yellow fruit that is exceptionally juicy and brisk-acidic, the way a real lemon should taste, plus a thick, oil-rich rind that makes the most fragrant zest you can grow.

Best of all, the fruit is nearly seedless, so juicing and slicing are effortless. Vigorous and heavy-bearing, a Bearss can carry fruit through much of the year and often holds ripe lemons on the tree alongside new blossoms.

Why You'll Love It:

Intensely fragrant zest. The rind is unusually high in aromatic oils, so a single peel perfumes a whole kitchen — perfect for limoncello, baking, and finishing oils where the zest is the star.
Juicy, true-lemon tartness. Unlike sweeter Meyer-types, the Bearss delivers the clean, bracing acidity that classic lemonade, marinades, and seafood call for.
Nearly seedless. Few to no seeds means clean juice and tidy slices, with none of the picking-out that bottled juice avoids and ordinary lemons don't.
Vigorous and heavy-bearing. A productive, fast-growing tree that sets large crops and tends to fruit over an extended season rather than one short window.
Bred for warm, humid growing. Selected in Florida, it handles heat and humidity better than many imported lemon strains.

Your plant may arrive in a grower Citra-pot. See our simple repotting guide & pot sizing tips here.

Plant Details

Bearss Lemon Tree Details

Mature Height:

12-15 ft.

Mature Width:

6 ft.

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Harvest Time:

Summer

Botanical Name:

Citrus limon 'Bearss'

Grows Well In Zones:

3-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water newly planted trees weekly, providing 1-2 inches of water. Once established, reduce watering frequency but ensure deep watering when you do water, especially during fruit development and dry periods.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Tolerates some light shade, but excessive shading can lead to weak growth, fewer blossoms, and reduced fruit yield.

Humidity Requirements

Lemons love humidity just as much as they love the sun, thriving best when levels are around 50–60%, though they are resilient enough to handle levels as low as 40% without much fuss. The easiest way to keep your tree comfortable indoors is with a humidifier, which creates a consistent 'microclimate' of moist air that helps your plant thrive year-round.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Bearss Lime Trees are self-fertile, meaning a single tree does not require a second partner tree to cross-pollinate and produce fruit. When grown indoors without natural wind or bees, you can easily pollinate the blossoms yourself using a small, soft paint brush or a cotton swab. Gently tickle the inside of each open flower to transfer the yellow pollen from the outer anthers onto the sticky center stigma of the blossoms.

How do you cross-pollinate a Bearss Lime Tree grown indoors?

Bearss Lime Trees are self-fertile, meaning a single tree does not require a second partner tree to cross-pollinate and produce fruit. When grown indoors without natural wind or bees, you can easily pollinate the blossoms yourself using a small, soft paint brush or a cotton swab. Gently tickle the inside of each open flower to transfer the yellow pollen from the outer anthers onto the sticky center stigma of the blossoms.

Yellowing leaves and sudden leaf drop are typically caused by overwatering, poor soil drainage, or sudden temperature fluctuations. You can fix this by allowing the soil to dry out further between waterings and ensuring the tree is kept away from cold indoor drafts or heating vents. Additionally, yellowing can indicate a nitrogen deficiency, which can be easily resolved by applying a balanced, slow-release citrus fertilizer during the spring and summer growing seasons.

Why are my Bearss Lime Tree leaves turning yellow and falling off?

Yellowing leaves and sudden leaf drop are typically caused by overwatering, poor soil drainage, or sudden temperature fluctuations. You can fix this by allowing the soil to dry out further between waterings and ensuring the tree is kept away from cold indoor drafts or heating vents. Additionally, yellowing can indicate a nitrogen deficiency, which can be easily resolved by applying a balanced, slow-release citrus fertilizer during the spring and summer growing seasons.

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