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Variety fit — New York

Can I grow Bearss Lime citrus in New York?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 6b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on New York’s main growing area (14456): zone 6b, ~1,669 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Bearss Lime requirements vs. New York climate
Bearss Lime hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
New York average chill (14456)1,669 hours (1,395–1,894 across 10 winters)
New York zone (14456)USDA zone 6b
USDA pomological watercolor of Bearss Lime citrus
Citrus aurantiifolia: Persian LimeUSDA pomological watercolor, Elsie E. Lower, 1909 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Keep checking

Or the same verdict for another region:

Questions

Can I grow Bearss Lime citrus in New York?
Probably not — Your zone 6b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

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