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Persian Lime
Scientific Name: Citrus x latifolia
Also Known As
- Citrus aurantifolia 'Bearss'
- Citrus aurantifolia 'Bearss' Seedless
- Citrus latifolia 'Bearss Lime'
- Citrus x aurantifolia 'Persian Lime'
- Bearss Seedless Lime
Plant type
tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 10'-15'
- W: 15'-20'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Persian Lime plant details
Persian Lime is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persian Lime
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
- Plant family: rutaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: easy-to-grow, edible, fragrant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persian Lime
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Persian Lime
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 12'-25'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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