Citrus aurantifolia 'Bearss Lime'

We have John Bearss to thank for this seedless, juicy lime, sometimes called Persian Lime. Tender right around freezing, Bearss lime trees should live outdoors in the Pacific NW from spring (after last freeze) right up into the fall, in a full sun exposure. Once the temperatures begin to dip into the 40s, bring this tree indoors for the winter, or place in a heated greenhouse. Fortunately, a Bearss lime tree stays relatively small, and takes well to container life for easy transport into and out of the garden.

Common Name: Persian Lime

Culinary Uses: Use the juice in a variety of cuisines, as well as the fresh peel

Harvest Time: Winter to early spring

Mature Size: 3 - 5 feet tall, 3 feet wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: 25°

Characteristics: Container lover, attracts pollinators, fragrant flowers, edible fruit

Light: Outdoors: full sun. Indoors: well-lit room, grow lights, heated greenhouse

Structure: Upright

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.