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Lychee 'Hak Ip'

Litchichinensis

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Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Litchi (LEE-chee)
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Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By air layering
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Upland, California

Dover, Florida

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Dover, FL | August 2003 | positive

I have an collection of about two dozen lychee trees on my property (zone 9a FL) of about 7 varieties all grown in protected spots. Hear...Read More

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