Citrus latifolia
Bearss Lime
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Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Description
Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), "leemoo" (lime) in Persian, also known as Tahiti lime or Bearss lime (named after John T. Bearss, who developed this seedless variety about 1895 in his nursery at Porterville, California), is a citrus fruit related to the standard lime. It has a uniquely fragrant, spicy aroma.
Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Blooming
Produces fragrant white flowers followed by ovoid, yellow, or orange fruit. Fruits may take around 1 year to mature. Bloom times vary among species.
Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Growth
Evergreen trees and shrubs. There are many different varieties of citrus, such as, grapefruits, lemons, limes, limequats, mandarin oranges (tangerines), oranges, etc.; however, they all need heat and need to be hardy plants in order to prosper. Citrus can be grown in places where the temperature does not fall below 20°F. Otherwise, grow Citrus in a cool greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50°F (5-10°C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36°F (2°C).
Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Pest
Citrus is susceptible to aphids, mites, scale insects, and mealybugs.
Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Interesting facts
The Bearss Lime is not a misspelling. This cultivar of Tahiti Lime receives its name from where it was first discovered. T.J. Bearss first presented the 'Bearss' Lime from his grove of Citrus in Porterville, CA in 1895. Later on, the Bearss cultivar was deemed to be insufficiently different from other Tahiti Limes, but the name stuck. It has become another common name for the Tahiti Lime, which is also sometimes called the Persian Lime.
Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Citrus trees require moist soil, but the soil needs to have fast drainage. Newly planted trees should be watered twice a week while established trees should be watered every other week.Often times Citrus fruits will start dropping as a result of high heat and low humidity. This is sometimes unavoidable, but is exacerbated by very dry soil. If you have extensive fruit drop (especially in summer), be sure that the soil is moist.
