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Variety fit — Saskatchewan

Can I grow Bearss Lime in Saskatchewan?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 3b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–11); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Saskatchewan’s main growing area (S7K): zone 3b, ~892 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Bearss Lime requirements vs. Saskatchewan climate
Bearss Lime hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
Saskatchewan average chill (S7K)892 hours (515–1,300 across 10 winters)
Saskatchewan zone (S7K)USDA zone 3b
USDA pomological watercolor of Bearss Lime citrus
Citrus aurantiifolia: Persian LimeUSDA pomological watercolor, Elsie E. Lower, 1909 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Bearss Lime in Saskatchewan?
Probably not — Your zone 3b 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