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Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow Bearss Lime citrus in Quebec?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 5a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Bearss Lime requirements vs. Quebec climate
Bearss Lime hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
Quebec average chill (J0J)1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)USDA zone 5a
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 Quebec?
Probably not — Your zone 5a 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] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Four Winds Growers. Bearss Seedless Lime Tree — product page — accessed July 2026