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Lychee Tree (Litchi chinensis) – Growing Guide

The lychee tree is a subtropical fruit tree that thrives in warm climates with mild winters. It is prized for its sweet, aromatic fruit and attractive evergreen foliage.

✅ WHERE IT GROWS BEST

• USDA Zones 10a – 11b (Ideal)

  • South Florida

  • Hawaii

  • Coastal Southern California

• USDA Zone 9b (Possible with Care)

  • Only in areas with minimal frost

  • Cold protection required during winter

  • Fruit production may be inconsistent

❌ WHERE IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED

• USDA Zone 9a and below (Zones 1–9a)

• Regions with:

  • Frequent winter temperatures below 32°F (0°C)

  • Prolonged frost or freezing conditions

➡️ In these areas, lychee trees may fail to flower, fail to fruit, or suffer cold damage.

☀️ GROWING REQUIREMENTS

• Full sun for best growth and fruiting

• Well-draining soil (does not tolerate waterlogged soil)

• Mild winter temperatures help stimulate flowering

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES

• Sensitive to frost and hard freezes

• Grafted trees typically fruit in 3–5 years

• In colder climates, trees can be grown in containers for ornamental use, but fruiting is not guaranteed

👉 Recommended only for growers in USDA Zone 9b and warmer, with best results in Zones 10–11.

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