🌿 Tahiti Bearss Lime (also known as Persian Lime)
Botanical Name: Citrus × latifolia
Type: Evergreen fruiting lime tree
Description
The Tahiti Bearss Lime is a popular, nearly thornless, seedless lime variety producing medium to large, juicy limes with smooth green skin that turns yellow when fully ripe. It’s a vigorous, upright grower and a heavy producer of fruit, especially in warm climates.
Key Features
Seedless, juicy limes with mild, aromatic flavor
Less acidic than key limes – great for cocktails, cooking, and preserves
Nearly thornless – easy to harvest
Fast-growing and productive
Bears fruit multiple times a year
Growing Conditions
🌞 Sun: Full sun
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
❄️ Cold Tolerance: Sensitive to frost – protect during cold snaps
📏 Height: 3–4m (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Fruit Season
Primarily late summer to early winter, but can fruit nearly year-round in ideal conditions.
Ideal For
Home gardens, patios, containers, and culinary use.
