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Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree Information
About The Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree
Grow Your Own Seedless Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree
Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden or home with the Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree. This prolific citrus tree is celebrated for its juicy, seedless limes that are perfect for cooking, cocktails, and refreshing treats.
Why You'll Love the Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree
- Seedless Delight: Enjoy the convenience of seedless limes, making your kitchen prep quick and hassle-free.
- Heavy Producer: Known for its abundant fruit production, ensuring you have plenty of limes throughout the season.
- Compact and Versatile: Suitable for both garden planting and container growing, fitting perfectly in any space.
- Evergreen Beauty: Adds a touch of lush greenery to your surroundings year-round.
Perfect for Containers and Indoors
The Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree thrives in containers, making it an excellent choice for patios, balconies, and even indoor spaces with ample sunlight. Its compact size allows you to grow your own limes regardless of your garden size.
Easy to Grow
This lime tree is beginner-friendly and requires minimal care. Just provide it with plenty of sunlight, regular watering, and occasional feeding, and you'll be rewarded with a bountiful lime harvest.
Add a vibrant splash of green and a burst of citrus flavor to your life with the Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree. Order yours today and enjoy the luxury of homegrown limes!
Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree Details
Mature Height:
8 ft.
Mature Width:
5-10 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
July-September
Botanical Name:
Citrus latifolia
Grows Well In Zones:
3-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AL, AZ, FL, GA, TX
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
Limes 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, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
Are Persian Bearss limes seedless?
Yes! One of the biggest reasons home gardeners choose the Bearss lime over other varieties is that the fruit is naturally seedless, incredibly juicy, and features a thin, easy-to-squeeze skin.
Do I need two trees to get fruit?
No, the Bearss lime tree is completely self-fertile. A single tree will happily pollinate its own highly fragrant blossoms, making it a fantastic standalone choice for small backyards, patios, or balconies.
How cold-hardy is a Persian Bearss lime tree?
It is the most cold-tolerant of all the true lime varieties. While lime trees generally hate the cold, a mature Bearss lime can tolerate brief temperature drops down to around 30°F. However, if you live in a climate with hard winter freezes, it's best to grow it in a pot so you can roll it indoors.
When are Bearss limes ready to pick?
They typically ripen from late summer through winter. While we associate limes with a bright green color, Bearss limes actually turn a pale, greenish-yellow when they are fully ripe and at their absolute juiciest. You can pick them when they are green, but letting them yellow slightly yields the most juice!
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
Additional Resources
- Citrus Tree Care Guide
- How to Prune Citrus Trees
- How to Pollinate Citrus Trees
- How to Harvest Citrus Trees
- Common Citrus Tree Pests and Diseases
- Patio Gardening 101: Growing in Containers
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