| Botanical name | Litchi chinensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Litchis |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Subtropical gardens |
| Planting instructions | Plant litchi trees in deep, well-drained soil that is kept permanently moist. |
| Fruit | This tree bears bunches of round or oval fruit with knobbly, red- brown, leathery skins. The fruit has jelly-like white flesh with a unique flavour. Fruit is ripe when well-developed and red. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Common pests and diseases | Rarely a problem. |
| Harvest | Fruit is ripe when well-developed and red. |
Litchi chinensis (Litchis)
- Botanical name: Litchi chinensis
- Common name(s): Litchis
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Litchis are tall-growing subtropical trees that bear bunches of round or oval fruit with knobbly, red- brown, leathery skins. The fruit has jelly-like white flesh with a unique flavour. The large trees are self-fertile, but are not suitable for small gardens.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: LEE-chee chih-NEN-sis
Litchi chinensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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