{"product_id":"persian-bearss-lime-tree","title":"Persian 'Bearss' Lime Tree | Seedless Fruiting Citrus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe World’s Most Popular Lime — Grown in Your Own Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersian ‘Bearss’ Lime Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCitrus latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bearss') produces the same seedless, thin-skinned limes found in every grocery store, restaurant, and bar in the US — and for good reason. Bearss is the gold standard of commercial lime production, prized for its prolific yields, seedless fruit, nearly thornless canes, and exceptional juice content. Tree-ripened Bearss limes have a bright, intensely aromatic flavor that far surpasses anything you’ll find at the store. The tree itself is a handsome, dense evergreen with glossy dark-green foliage and intensely fragrant white blossoms that perfume the air in spring. It is one of the most productive and reliable fruiting citrus trees you can grow, and its compact size makes it ideal for containers in colder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Bearss Is the Premier Home Lime Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld’s most popular lime variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same lime found in grocery stores and restaurants worldwide; universally recognized for superior flavor, juice content, and seedlessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e — virtually seed-free; no picking seeds out of your guacamole, cocktails, or cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly thornless\u003c\/strong\u003e — far fewer thorns than most citrus; much easier and safer to harvest and prune than thorny lime varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific producer\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the heaviest-bearing lime varieties available; produces fruit nearly year-round in ideal climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely fragrant blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e — white flowers perfume the surrounding area in spring; a sensory bonus beyond the fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, glossy evergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — attractive year-round; provides tropical aesthetic and privacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in large containers (15–25 gal) for patios and indoor growing in colder climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Growing Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 (in-ground); zones 4–8 with container growing and frost protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in-ground in most zone 9 locations; established trees tolerate brief dips to 28–30°F; plant in a sheltered, south-facing location; protect young trees from frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 10–11:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal conditions; vigorous growth with prolific, near-year-round fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 4–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in a large container (15–25 gal); move indoors or to a frost-free space when temperatures drop below 32°F; place in the brightest available window or supplement with grow lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (8+ hours required for best fruit production)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil is critical — citrus is sensitive to root rot in waterlogged conditions; raised beds or mounded planting sites recommended in heavy clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 ft in-ground if unpruned; easily maintained at 6–10 ft with annual pruning; 4–6 ft in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears to fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 2–3 years from a grafted tree; may fruit sooner in ideal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in the sunniest, best-drained location available. Water deeply but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings — never let the tree sit in standing water. Fertilize 3–4 times per year with a citrus-specific fertilizer; consistent feeding is key to prolific fruit production. Mulch heavily around the base (keeping mulch away from the trunk) to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. In containers, use a quality citrus potting mix and ensure excellent drainage. Harvest limes when they reach full size and the skin begins to turn from dark green to a slightly lighter, more yellow-green — Bearss limes are typically harvested green, before they fully yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft. 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