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Bring the exotic taste of the tropics to your backyard with the Brewster Lychee Tree, a delicious fruit tree that combines beauty with bountiful harvests. Known for its sweet, juicy fruit, this lychee variety is a classic favorite, boasting a glossy red shell and succulent, fragrant flesh.
Note: This tree cannot be shipped to CA.
Why You'll Love It
Why You'll Love It
- High Yield: Produces abundant clusters of round, deep red lychees with a firm, luscious texture.
- Sweet Tropical Flavor: Enjoy a candy-like sweetness with a slight tanginess—perfect for fresh eating, desserts, and drinks.
- Eye-Catching Appearance: With its glossy leaves and vibrant fruit, this tree makes a striking addition to any landscape.
- Easy to Grow: Once established, Brewster Lychee thrives with minimal care. It's a hardy, low-maintenance tree that rewards you with sweet rewards year after year.
Brewster Lychee Tree
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The Brewster Lychee tree prefers warm, humid climates but can adapt to subtropical regions. Plant it in full sun with well-draining soil, and it will flourish. For those in cooler zones, container growing is an option—just move the tree indoors during colder months. Whether you're a lychee enthusiast or new to this tropical treat, the Brewster Lychee tree is a fruitful investment that adds flavor, beauty, and a touch of the exotic to your garden.
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Product Info
Mature Height: 20-40 ft.
Mature Width: 15-25 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Does Not Ship To: AZ, OR
Care and Maintenance
Watering: New Trees: Water deeply 2-3 times a week for the first 2-3 months. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mature Trees: Water once a week during dry periods. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.
Fertilizing: Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and midsummer. Lychee trees also benefit from micronutrients like magnesium and iron. Apply fertilizer around the drip line, avoiding the trunk.
Pruning: Lightly prune to remove dead or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning as it can reduce fruit production.
Pollination: This Lychee tree is self-pollinating, so you don’t need more than one tree to produce fruit. However, having more than one lychee tree can increase your overall fruit yield due to better cross-pollination. Pollinators like bees can help improve fruit set, so ensuring your tree has access to natural pollinators is beneficial for a healthy crop.
Harvesting: Lychee fruits typically ripen in early summer, depending on your location. Harvest the fruit when the skin turns a bright red color and feels firm but slightly soft when gently squeezed. To harvest, snip the fruit clusters from the branches, rather than pulling them off, to avoid damaging the tree. Eat the fruit fresh by itself or use it in delicious recipes!
Planting Care
Sunlight: Lychee trees prefer at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Soil: Lychee trees prefer slightly acidic soil (pH 5.0-6.5). Amend with organic matter if the soil is heavy clay or sandy.
Location: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Lychee trees prefer at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering: Water deeply 2-3 times a week for the first 2-3 months. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Lightly prune to remove dead or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning as it can reduce fruit production.
Harvesting: Harvest when the fruit turns red. Taste-test to ensure sweetness before picking.
Pollination: This lychee tree is self-pollinating, but higher yields occur with cross-pollination. If possible, plant multiple lychee varieties.
Growing Zone
Growing Zone 4-11 patio/9-11
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