Lychee Trees for Sale – 6 Best Varieties for Home Growing

Fresh, sweet, and incredibly aromatic, lychee fruit is a tropical delicacy that's as beautiful as it is delicious. At Everglades Farm, we offer premium air-layered lychee trees for sale, giving you the best chance at early fruit production. Whether you want a compact small tree for containers or a mature tree for your backyard garden, our collection has something for every grower.

What Makes Lychee So Special?

Native to Southern China and Southeast Asia, lychees (Litchi chinensis) grow in clusters of round, pink-skinned fruit with juicy, translucent white flesh. The flavor is often described as a mix of grape and rose, with delicious fruits offering perfect sweetness. Beyond their incredible taste, lychees are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential minerals, healthy treats eaten fresh straight from your garden.

How Long Does It Take for a Lychee Tree to Bear Fruit?

Patience is key, lychee trees are slow growers. However, our air-layered mature trees can bear fruit in just 2–5 years, compared to seed-grown trees that may take over a decade. With proper care during the growing season, you'll harvest clusters of fresh lychee fruit season after season.

Is It Easy to Grow a Lychee Tree?

In the right climate, yes. Lychee trees grow best in hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters without freezing temperatures. These fruit trees love full sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil with good organic matter. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages more fruit production.

Can You Grow Lychee Trees in Containers?

Absolutely. Container growing works excellently for varieties like Emperor Lychee Tree or SweetHeart Lychee Tree, especially in cooler climates (USDA 4-11). Container trees stay compact and can be moved indoors to protect from wind damage and retain moisture better.

Spotlight on Our Lychee Varieties

SweetHeart Lychee Tree: Known for large fruit, excellent sweet taste, and dependability. Perfect for both beginners and experienced growers, performing well planted in containers or in-ground.

Brewster Lychee Tree: Popular choice in Florida for cold tolerance and heavy fruit production. Produces juicy, red fragrant fruit during growing season.

Mauritius Lychee Tree: Medium-sized fruit with pink-red skin and sweet flavors. Consistent producer and great all-round choice for any landscape.

Emperor Lychee Tree: The largest lychee fruit of all! This small tree grows slowly, making it ideal for smaller yards or container growing.

HakIp Lychee Tree: Appreciated for rich, floral taste and high flesh-to-seed ratio. A must for lychee connoisseurs seeking unique flavors.

Gee Kee Lychee Tree: Reliable, high-quality variety that's less common, perfect if you want something unique for your garden.

Growing Zones and Care Tips

• In-Ground: Best for Zones 9-11, mature trees reach full growth

• Containers: Suitable for Zones 4-11 (bring indoors before winter)

• Sunlight: Full sun essential for strong growth and flowering

• Soil: Slightly acidic sandy soil, well-draining to prevent root rot

• Watering: Keep soil moist, avoid excess water that causes root rot

• Pruning: Shape annually during winter, remove weeds, encourage new growth

• Pests: Watch for root weevils and other pests during growing season

Why Choose Air-Layered Lychee Trees from Everglades Farm?

All our lychee trees are propagated by air layering, preserving exact flavors and quality of parent mature trees. Our trees develop strong root balls and resist root rot better than seed-grown alternatives. When planted correctly in sandy soil with good drainage, these fruit trees provide years of delicious harvest.

Whether you're dreaming of harvesting fresh lychee fruit in your backyard or growing a container tree in a sunny spot, Everglades Farm has the variety for you. Explore our tropical fruit trees today and start your journey to sweet, fragrant lychee bliss. Happy planting!

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