Bengal Lychee (Litchi chinensis) – Air-Layered Fruit Tree Everglades Farm

Bengal Lychee (Litchi chinensis) – Air-Layered Fruit Tree

Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.

  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate growth rate
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Mature height: 20–30 ft
  • Mature width: 15–25 ft
  • Lifespan: 30–50 years
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Bengal Lychee Air-Layered Fruit Tree

True to Type | Early Fruiting | Premium Quality

Bring home the famous Bengal Lychee, known for its sweet, juicy, aromatic fruits and excellent market demand. This plant is air-layered (marcotted), ensuring it is true to the parent variety and fruits much earlier than seed-grown plants.

Perfect for home gardens, orchards, and commercial plantations, the Bengal Lychee variety is widely appreciated for its large fruit size, bright red skin, and superior taste. 

Why Choose an Air-Layered Lychee?

✔ Faster fruiting compared to seed-grown plants
✔ True-to-type fruit quality
✔ Higher survival rate
✔ Consistent yield and taste

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Key Features

Early Fruiting Variety – Begins producing in 2–3 years
Popular Bengal Variety – Known for large fruit size and rich flavor
Sweet, juicy, aromatic lychees
Low to Moderate Maintenance – Easy care with basic gardening practices

Special considerations

Air-layered plants usually begin fruiting in 2–3 years
Spacing: Allow enough space for canopy spread to ensure good airflow and sunlight
Not Drought Tolerant: Consistent watering is essential during flowering and fruit development.
Transplant Shock: Handle gently when planting; air-layered roots are sensitive

Growing and Care Instructions

Minimum 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Protect young plants from frost and cold winds
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce flowering

  • Fertilizing

    Apply organic compost or well-rotted manure every 2–3 months

  • Watering

    Keep soil moist but not soggy

  • Light Requirements

    Full Sun

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 30–50 years
Growth Moderate growth rate
Max Height 20–30 ft
Max Width 15–25 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10–11
(32°F)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.