Description
The Dwarf Persian (Bearss) Lime Tree is a moderately vigorous tree with rounded, somewhat droopy yet spreading branches & dense green foliage. These citrus trees produce beautiful & fragrant, medium-sized white with purple tinted flowers that bloom in spring. Persian limes are juicy and acidic with a true lime taste.
The Dwarf Persian Lime Tree (Citrus latifolia) also called the dwarf Bearss lime tree, dwarf Tahiti Lime tree, or simply the seedless lime tree, is an evergreen citrus tree of obscure origin. It is believed to be of hybrid origin between a Mexican Key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia) and citron (Citrus medica) and the variety is known only in cultivation. Botanists believe that the dwarf Persian Bearss lime tree hybrid is from Iran (once called Persia thus its name) and introduced to the Mediterranean region. It was then carried by Portuguese merchants to Brazil and eventually made its way to Florida, United States in 1883. The fruit was grown in Lake Placid as early as 1897. After World War I, Persian Lime production became an established industry and was further augmented by the development of limeade concentrate.
The dwarf Persian lime tree is virtually thornless. It does well planted in the ground in USDA growing zones 8 to 11 and grows up to 6’ to 10’ in height. For all other zones it makes a great specimen plant to be potted and placed in a patio or near a sunny window indoors. This dwarf lime tree is a moderately vigorous tree with rounded, somewhat droopy yet spreading branches and handsomely dense green foliage. The leaves are medium in size, broadly lanceolate and have winged petioles.
Dwarf Bearss Lime trees produce beautiful and fragrant, medium-sized white with purple tinted flowers that are in full bloom in spring. Once pollinated, these blooms give way to green Persian limes that mature in fall. Persian limes are medium-small sized fruits that are typically rounded and have thin, smooth rind that is adherent to the flesh. The greenish-yellow flesh is juicy, tender and very acidic with true lime taste.
Matt M. (verified owner) –
Tree came broken, no way to contact seller to get satisfaction.
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Leonard Nettles (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for the positive review, and we appreciate your business.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks for the review. Enjoy your tree.
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Jessica Gerow –
Tree arrived healthy and was pruned correctly.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for the positive review. We hope that you are enjoying your tree, and we appreciate your business.
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Michael (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thanks for the 5-star review. Enjoy your tree.
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Emily Bevan (verified owner) –
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
We appreciate that you took the time to leave a review, and we know that you will enjoy your tree.
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Alisha (verified owner) –
So far so good. Can’t wait to see them fruit.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you for the nice review. We know that you will enjoy your tree.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
The lime tree arrived late but seems healthy. The pot is very awkward – tall and skinny and tips over easily. it does not look like a gallon pot.
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Citrus Customer Care (store manager) –
Thank you very much for your review. Please send a picture of the pot to customercare@citrus.com and we will remedy this for you.
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steven horen (verified owner) –
You need a customer service telephone number
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Rick P. (verified owner) –
Arrived on time with no problems. Plant arrived exactly like it was described.
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Angela B. (verified owner) –
My dwarf persian lime arrived at promised time and in great shape. It’s a healthy plant already with lots of new growth. A very good purchase experience.
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Daniel Smith (verified owner) –
Tree arrived with main stalk tied down. Graft was attached to the main stalk and healthy but I was expecting an actual young 1yr old tree. I am no expert on this but I think they sent me a tree that had just been started but just not sure. There is no main truck of the tree, only a graft onto a thin trunk of some other kind off plant.
Sent them photos and they said to untie the stalk, it was tied for shipping. This made no sense, it didn’t need to be tied. The stalk is now dying. I will not buy from here again.
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Tara P. (verified owner) –
I’ve never owned a dwarf tree before. I look forward to seeing how it will do.
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Matthew (verified owner) –
Our tree arrived promptly, in great condition, and is currently thriving in its new home! We will definitely buy from Citrus.com again.
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Joel Montgomery (verified owner) –
Great plant but mine either broke when I got it out of the pot or came broken. Sad
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Noella Demers (verified owner) –
My 3 Gallon Dwarf Persian (Bearss) Lime tree arrived in beautiful lush green condition on 6/26/21! He has new growth starting. Transplanted him to a slightly larger container There were white water marks on him when he arrived. I’m assuming he was treated with a fertilizer spray or something before shipping. It does wipe off. Can’t wait to see what he does! Many thanks!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Plant arrived with 6″ broken off the top; however, it was quickly replaced without charge, so all in all very positive, and I would order from Citrus.com again and again in the future.
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Robert (verified owner) –
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Mike Mason (verified owner) –
Arrived in good condition.
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Josie (verified owner) –
I am delighted to report that the plant looked great upon receipt and is doing extremely well in its new environment.
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Andrew F. (verified owner) –
Happy Healthy and thriving in florida sunshine on my lanai
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Andrew F. (verified owner) –
Happy healthy thriving on my Florida Lanai
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Suzette R. (verified owner) –
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Fiona (verified owner) –
The tree was partly frozen when delivered
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Nympha Mark –
What a beautiful and healthy specimen I recieved,packaging is always a priority and that’s greatly appreciated, can’t wait to see how she will do…..excited!
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Son Huffmon (verified owner) –
Nice tree
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Sharon Stewart (verified owner) –
Not sure it was worth the price. Was much smaller than the lemon one I bought. I’ll see as it grows how I like it. Thanks for asking for feedback.
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