Description
Bearss Seedless Lime—also known as Persian or Tahiti lime—is the standard lime used in kitchens around the world. The fruit is larger and juicier than Key lime, with a clean, tart flavor that works beautifully for drinks, marinades, sauces, and everyday cooking.
What sets Bearss apart is its reliable seedlessness, a result of its triploid genetics. Trees are productive and adaptable, producing fruit that is commonly harvested green but will turn yellow if left to fully ripen.
Overview
- Classic Persian/Tahiti lime with bright acidity.
- Typically seedless with excellent juice content.
- More cold tolerant than Key lime.
- Productive and adaptable to container growing.
- Self-fertile.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Citrus × latifolia
Site and Soil: Full sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: 1-gallon trees on Flying Dragon; larger sizes on C-35
Hardiness: More cold tolerant than Mexican/Key lime; mature trees may tolerate brief dips to approximately 28°F with protection
Bearing Age: Often fruits immediately; grafted trees may produce in their first season
Size at Maturity:
• Flying Dragon: Typically 6–8 ft tall and wide
• C-35: Typically 10–12 ft tall and wide
Note: Trees grown in containers remain smaller and are easily maintained with pruning.
Bloom Time: Spring, with additional blooms in warm climates
Ripening Time: Late winter through spring; may carry fruit at other times in mild regions
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Seed Content: Typically seedless
Pests & Diseases: Similar to other citrus; good airflow and drainage reduce issues
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Bearss limes are triploid, which is why they stay reliably seedless—this is a genetic trait, not a marketing term.
- Regional Insight: Performs best where lemons grow well; container culture allows success in cooler climates with winter protection.
Diane Edgekoski –
We bought our Lime in June and it had 3-4 limes on it. They turned out to be very juicy and tasted great. The tree has just bloomed again and was covered in blossoms. I can’t wait to watch them grow. We have a lemon tree with a bunch of lemons that are getting close to harvesting. We also have to Satsuma orange trees that have 4-5 fruits growing. This is a wonderful place to buy your fruit trees. We’ll be back to buy more the next time we’re in the area. They’d make great Christmas gifts.
Kate N. –
Purchased a lime tree last year, it was just a skinny little thing, this year it is branching out, blooming, and fruiting. It smells so much better than a store bought lime. wow, huge difference. It is so fragrant!