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Variety fit — Louisiana

Can I grow Bearss Lime in Louisiana?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 9a and typical 466 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Louisiana’s main growing area (70801): zone 9a, ~466 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Bearss Lime requirements vs. Louisiana climate
Bearss Lime hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
Louisiana average chill (70801)466 hours (236–602 across 10 winters)
Louisiana zone (70801)USDA zone 9a
USDA pomological watercolor of Bearss Lime citrus
Citrus aurantiifolia: Persian LimeUSDA pomological watercolor, Elsie E. Lower, 1909 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Bearss Lime in Louisiana?
Yes — Your zone 9a and typical 466 chill hours both suit this variety.

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Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Four Winds Growers. Bearss Seedless Lime Tree — product page — accessed July 2026