About
Litchi chinensis, the lychee, is a round-headed evergreen tree from southern China with pinnate leaves and small clusters of cream flowers followed by the familiar, rough-skinned, red fruit with sweet, translucent white flesh. A rewarding fruit tree for a frost-free, subtropical garden or large heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Litchi are evergreen trees from tropical and subtropical Asia producing pinnate leaves, small flower clusters and the edible, rough-skinned, red lychee fruit with sweet, white flesh. Grown as fruit trees in frost-free gardens and large heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.