Bearss Lime

Bearss Lime

15 Gallon / Bush
$329.00
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Bearss Lime

Lime ‘Bearss’

Seedless & Easy to Use • Large, Juicy Fruit • Reliable Year-Round Producer

$329.00
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Description

The Bearss Lime is the reliable, seedless workhorse of the home citrus orchard. Producing abundant, large fruit with a classic lime flavor and excellent shelf life, this vigorous, thornless tree is a top choice for gardeners seeking a versatile and productive lime for daily cooking, juicing, and preserving.

  • Produces large, oval, seedless fruit with a characteristic nipple and a thick, pale green to yellow skin that stores well.

  • Flesh is light green, very juicy, and offers a balanced, moderately acidic lime flavor that is less intense than the Key lime.

  • A completely seedless (or nearly seedless) variety, eliminating the hassle of seeds in juices and dishes.

  • A self-pollinating, vigorous, and upright evergreen tree that is also thornless, making it family-friendly and easy to manage.

  • Fruits heavily year-round, with peak harvests in winter and spring.

  • Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, tolerating a range of conditions once established.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Refreshing and tangy with a well-balanced acidity, representing the classic lime taste used in most culinary applications.

  • Texture: Exceptionally juicy with a firm pulp.

  • Best Uses: The ultimate all-purpose lime for daily juicing, cooking, garnishing, baking, and making cordials or preserves.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Glossy, deep green ovate leaves.Flowers: Fragrant star-shaped white blossoms with purple-pink bases; self-fertile.Fruit: Large seedless oval fruit with distinctive nipple at apex; thick yellow rind at maturity (typically harvested green).Habit: Vigorous, upright evergreen shrub with thornless branches
  • Mature Height: 15-20 ft
  • Mature Width: 15-20 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
  • Key Advantages:Completely seedless fruit.Extended shelf life (thick rind).Heavy bearer with year-round production.Superior heat and humidity tolerance.Thornless for safer harvesting
  • Fruit Characteristics:Flesh: Pale green, exceptionally juicy.Flavor: Balanced acidity with mild sweetness.Juice Content: Very high.Best Uses: Cocktails, cooking, preserves.Peak Season: Winter through spring
  • Landscape Uses:Tropical fruit gardens.Commercial production.Container cultivation (dwarfs well).Privacy screening

Faqs

  • Q: Is this the same as a Persian lime?A: Yes, ‘Bearss‘ is a specific seedless cultivar of the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), which is the common lime found in grocery stores.
  • Q: How big will the tree get?A: It can grow 15-20 feet if unpruned, but it responds very well to pruning and can be maintained at a smaller, more manageable size (e.g., 8-10 feet) for easier harvesting.
  • Q: Why does it have a thick skin?A: The thicker rind contributes to its longer shelf life and durability compared to thinner-skinned limes like the Key lime. It also contains aromatic oils useful for zesting.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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