Bearss Seedless Lime
Citrus aurantifolia 'Bearss' Seedless
Heavy bearer of juicy, lemon sized fruit in winter to early spring. Grows into a densely branched, full rounded crown. Excellent container plant for patio or indoors in cold areas. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SIT-rus au-ran-ti-FOH-li-a |
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Citrus |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care, Edible, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Espalier, Seacoast Exposure |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Early spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2475 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
A large-sized container plant or for use as a small-size specimen tree in the lawn or on the sunny side of the house. In winter, its ripening fruit on evergreen branches is a lovely sight.
Heavy bearer of juicy, lemon sized fruit in winter to early spring. Grows into a densely branched, full rounded crown. Excellent container plant for patio or indoors in cold areas. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
A large-sized container plant or for use as a small-size specimen tree in the lawn or on the sunny side of the house. In winter, its ripening fruit on evergreen branches is a lovely sight.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SIT-rus au-ran-ti-FOH-li-a |
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Citrus |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care, Edible, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Espalier, Seacoast Exposure |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Early spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2475 |
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