Overview

Cultivate a taste of the tropics right in your own garden with this magnificent Lychee Tree live plant. Standing at a substantial 4 feet tall, this airlayered specimen is ready to establish itself and bring exotic beauty to your landscape. Lychee trees, scientifically known as Litchi chinensis, are renowned for their sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruits, making them a highly sought-after addition for fruit enthusiasts and gardeners alike. This particular tree has been propagated using the air-layering method, which promotes quicker maturity and earlier fruit production compared to trees grown from seed. Shipped securely in a 3-gallon pot, it’s well-rooted and prepared for transplanting, offering a head start on growing your own delicious lychees. Imagine fresh, succulent fruit прямо from your backyard!

Key Benefits

Investing in a Lychee Tree live plant brings numerous rewards, from its beautiful foliage to its delectable fruit. This airlayered tree offers specific advantages:

• Delicious Fruit Production: Enjoy the unique, sweet, and fragrant fruit of the lychee, perfect for fresh eating, desserts, or beverages. Growing your own ensures the freshest taste and quality.
• Faster Fruiting: As an airlayered tree, it is more mature and typically begins to produce fruit much sooner than seed-grown counterparts, allowing you to harvest faster.
• Ornamental Appeal: Beyond its fruit, the Lychee Tree boasts attractive, glossy green foliage, making it a beautiful ornamental addition to any garden, patio, or greenhouse.
• Generous Size: Arriving at 4 feet tall, this tree provides an instant impact and a significant head start, reducing the waiting time for a mature, productive plant.
• Container Growing Potential: While it thrives in the ground in suitable climates, this tree can also be grown in a large container, making it adaptable for patios or areas where it can be moved indoors during colder months, especially beneficial for those interested in growing Lychee tree in less tropical zones.
• Unique Tropical Flavor: Experience the exotic flavor profile that is distinctively lychee, offering a refreshing and sweet treat unlike any other.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for a healthy and productive Lychee Tree live plant. Lychees thrive in warm, humid environments. They prefer a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. When planting, ensure your soil is well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.0-7.0), and rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much water, as this can lead to root rot. If growing in a container, use a high-quality potting mix specifically designed for fruit trees or tropical plants.

Watering is crucial, especially for young trees. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Deep watering once or twice a week, depending on temperature and humidity, is generally sufficient. Reduce watering during cooler months. Fertilize your Lychee Tree with a balanced slow-release fertilizer designed for tropical fruit trees, following package instructions. Young trees benefit from regular, light feeding. Protect your tree from frost; if temperatures drop below 30°F (-1°C), bring container-grown plants indoors or provide frost protection for in-ground trees. Pruning should be done after harvest to maintain shape, size, and encourage new growth. Understanding proper Lychee tree care will ensure a bountiful harvest.

Size & Details

This offering is for one healthy Lychee Tree live plant, standing approximately 4 feet tall from the base of the pot to the top of the foliage. It is an airlayered specimen, a propagation method known for producing trees that mature and fruit more quickly. The tree is securely shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a robust root system and a significant head start for successful transplanting. Lychee trees are moderate growers and, with proper care, can reach heights of 20-40 feet when mature in ideal conditions, though they can be kept smaller with pruning or grown in large containers. Expect fruit production within 2-5 years from planting, especially with an airlayered tree. This size is ideal for establishing a strong foundation for a future productive tropical fruit tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Lychee Tree get? A: This Lychee Tree live plant is 4 feet tall upon arrival. With optimal conditions and proper care, mature Lychee trees can reach heights of 20-40 feet, though they can be maintained at a smaller size through regular pruning.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lychee trees are tropical plants. They thrive outdoors in USDA zones 9-11. In colder climates, they can be grown in large containers and moved indoors during the winter months, making them versatile for those interested in growing Lychee tree.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: A Lychee Tree requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. In extremely hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf burn.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While tropical, Lychee trees are moderately easy to care for once established, provided their specific needs for sun, water, and soil are met. Following good Lychee tree care practices is key.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Lychee Tree live plant will arrive securely packaged in a 3-gallon pot, with its root ball intact and protected, ready for transplanting. We take great care to ensure healthy arrival.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: As an airlayered tree, this Lychee is more mature and typically begins to bloom and fruit sooner than seed-grown trees, usually within 2-5 years after planting.
• Q: What is the best soil for a Lychee Tree? A: Lychee trees prefer well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.0-7.0) that is rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
• Q: Can I grow this Lychee Tree in a pot long-term? A: Yes, this Lychee Tree can be grown in a large container long-term, especially useful for those in cooler climates who need to bring it indoors during winter. Ensure the pot is large enough to accommodate root growth.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lychee trees are sensitive to frost. They will survive winter outdoors only in USDA zones 9-11. In colder zones, winter protection or bringing the potted tree indoors is necessary.
• Q: What does ‘airlayered’ mean for a Lychee Tree? A: ‘Airlayered’ refers to a propagation method where a branch is rooted while still attached to the parent plant. This results in a plant that is genetically identical to the parent and typically fruits much earlier than a seedling, offering a significant advantage for a tropical fruit tree.