Persian Bearss Lime Tree

Light Needs

Full Sun

(6+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

8 Feet

Mature Spread

5-10 Feet

Growing Zones

3-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors

Persian Bearss Lime Tree is the kitchen lime tree for heavy crops of juicy, nearly seedless fruit. Citrus × latifolia is a semi-dwarf tree and can be maintained around 8 feet tall and 5 to 10 feet wide with pruning. The smooth green limes usually reach 2 to 2.5 inches across and turn pale yellow at full ripeness. Because of their thin skin and bright acidic juice, the limes are ideal for cocktails, marinades, limeade, seafood, and desserts. The fruit is larger and sweeter than Key limes.

Persian Bearss Lime Tree Care

Plant Persian Bearss Lime Tree in spring after frost danger has passed, or in early fall only in warm climates where roots can settle before cooler nights. Set the root crown just above grade and keep the graft union uncovered. Space outdoor trees 8 to 10 feet apart in full sun with 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. Use loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a pH around 6.0 to 7.0, and amend clay with grit and compost. Remove rootstock suckers as soon as they appear and prune lightly after harvest to open crowded growth, shorten long limbs, and remove damaged wood.

Growing Persian Bearss Lime Tree

Persian Bearss Lime Tree is self-fertile and often begins producing in 2 to 3 years from a grafted tree. Harvest limes green for classic lime flavor, or let some turn greenish-yellow to pale yellow for a slightly softer, juicier taste. Fruit holds well on the tree in mild weather, and picked limes store best in the refrigerator instead of drying out on the counter. Expect multiple bloom/fruiting cycles under warm, stable conditions. In cold zones, grow it outdoors for summer and bring it inside before nights approach 40 degrees.

Growing Persian Bearss Lime Tree in Containers

Persian Bearss Lime Tree is a strong container citrus for patios, balconies, sunrooms, and sunny kitchen-adjacent spaces because the fruit is easy to grab for daily cooking. Begin with a 10 to 14 inch starter pot, and shift into a 15 to 20 gallon container as the canopy begins carrying heavier crops. Repot in spring every 2 to 3 years, refreshing the outer potting mix and pruning circling roots before the tree wakes into heavier growth. For container companions, place African Daisy or dianthus around the base to add bright color.

Watering Persian Bearss Lime Tree

Water young trees slowly over the full root ball when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil dry, giving the roots a complete drink rather than quick surface splashes. Established trees can dry slightly between soakings, but dull leaves, stalled fruit sizing, or limes yellowing too early indicate uneven moisture.

Feeding Persian Bearss Lime Tree

Feed Persian Bearss Lime Tree with a citrus fertilizer in early spring, again as young fruit begins to size, and once more in late summer if the tree is actively growing. Nitrogen supports leaf color and canopy strength, while micronutrients such as iron, magnesium, and zinc help prevent pale foliage and support better bloom and fruit fill.

SKU:

EDI-CIT-BRS-LGL