Lychee

Lychee (Litchi chinensis)

From Southern China

Best Growing Conditions:

• Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Benefits from dry winters for good fruiting.

Characteristics:

• Produces fragrant, sweet fruits with red, bumpy skin and translucent pulp.
• Time to First Harvest: 3–5 years from grafted plants; 8–10 years from seed.
• Mature Height: Typically 30–40 feet.

Base Factors to Consider:

• Beloved tropical fruit tree but sensitive to wind and cold.
• Seeds take longer to mature, so grafted or air-layered trees are often preferred.
• Great for mixed orchards or as a stand-alone fruit tree.

Price for a 1-foot, ready-to-transplant seedling. Because this is a dioecious tree, it needs to be grafted. Please allow up to two months.