Citrus Latifolia "Bearss Lime" 5Liter

Botanical Name: Citrus latifolia ‘Bearss’
Common Names: Bearss Lime, Persian Lime, Tahiti Lime

📌 Product Description

Citrus latifolia ‘Bearss’ is a popular lime variety known for its smooth, thin skin, vibrant green colour, and juicy, seedless flesh. The fruit has a refreshing, mildly tart flavour, making it ideal for culinary use, beverages, and garnishing.

This variety is highly productive and produces fruit over an extended period, offering reliable harvests throughout the warmer months. The tree is evergreen, with glossy foliage and fragrant white blossoms that add ornamental value to the garden.

‘Bearss’ lime is a versatile and low-maintenance citrus tree, well-suited to home gardens and container growing.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 2 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized evergreen citrus tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

Feeding: Use a citrus-specific fertiliser during spring and summer for optimal growth and fruiting

Maintenance:

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches
• Protect from frost, especially when young
• Monitor for pests such as aphids, scale, and citrus leaf miner

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring (can flower intermittently)
Harvest Time: Multiple harvests throughout the year, peak in summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to warm, frost-free regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low (frost sensitive)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Juicy, seedless fruit
• Excellent for cooking and beverages
• Extended fruiting period
• Fragrant blossoms
• Suitable for containers

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Container growing
✔ Fresh use and beverages
✔ Cooking and garnishing
✔ Edible landscaping