Emperor Lychee Tree, Dwarf, Air-Layered Fruit Trees 103-Pine Island Nursery

Emperor Lychee Tree, Dwarf, Air-Layered

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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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
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
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 20–30 ft
  • Mature width: 15–25 ft
  • Lifespan: 50–70 years
Full product details

Emperor Lychee Tree - Dwarf, Air-Layered, 2-3 Feet Tall, Container from Florida

  • Golf Ball-Sized Delights: The Emperor Lychee Tree boasts the largest lychee fruits, each reaching the size of a golf ball, ensuring a bountiful harvest of succulent and flavorful delights.

  • Unique Seed Traits: Experience the intriguing phenomenon of "chicken tongue" seeds, which occasionally occur among the abundant fruit production, adding a touch of botanical curiosity to your garden.

  • Compact Growth, Consistent Harvests: As a slow and compact grower, the Emperor Lychee Tree offers a manageable size that makes it an excellent choice for smaller spaces. Enjoy the excitement of a fruitful harvest every three out of four years.

  • Dwarf Variety: Standing at a modest height of about 10 feet, this tree's dwarf variety is ideal for container cultivation even in Northern regions, allowing you to indulge in tropical splendor no matter where you reside.

  • Perfectly Sized for Your Space: With an approximate height of 2-3 feet upon arrival, this young Emperor Lychee Tree is ready to thrive under your care and add a touch of exotic elegance to your surroundings.

  • Convenient Shipping: Your Emperor Lychee Tree will arrive in a sturdy 2-Gallon plastic container, accompanied by nutrient-rich soil and triple-layer protection to ensure its safe journey to your doorstep.

  • Easy Maintenance: Keep your tree beautifully compact and thriving at just ten feet tall through straightforward maintenance practices, allowing you to enjoy its delectable fruits with minimal effort.

  • Nurtured in Subtropical Bliss: Grown with care in our plant nursery nestled in the heart of Homestead, Florida, your Emperor Lychee Tree benefits from the nurturing embrace of our favorable subtropical climate, ensuring robust growth and vibrant fruit production.

  • Versatile Planting Options: Whether you opt for container planting, allowing for seamless movement and adaptation, or choose to grace your garden with its presence, the Emperor Lychee Tree effortlessly adapts to various planting scenarios, bringing a touch of the tropics to your chosen space.

  • Experience the Everglades Farms Difference: Our Emperor Lychee Tree is a testament to our commitment to providing you with high-quality, expertly nurtured plants. Elevate your gardening experience with the exceptional offerings of Everglades Farms.

 

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Key Features

The emperor lychee tree is a dwarf variety with glossy, dark green leaves, fragrant small white flowers, and produces round, sweet, juicy fruits with a floral aroma.

Special considerations

The emperor lychee tree, when air-layered from Florida, requires special care including consistent moisture and protection from frost, and thrives best in warm, humid conditions.

Growing and Care Instructions

The emperor lychee tree (dwarf, air-layered from Florida) thrives in well-draining, acidic soil with consistent moisture, requires full sun (6-8 hours daily), tolerates temperatures between 30°F to 100°F, benefits from a balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during growing season, and should be pruned to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 50–70 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 20–30 ft
Max Width 15–25 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors

★★★★★
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.