Specialist Asian fruiters in New Zealand regularly stock fresh durians, lychees, longans and several varieties of mango (mango seeds grow easily and the plants make moderately hardy – if thus far unfruitful – outdoor specimens in northern parts).

Can tropical fruit grow in New Zealand?

Grow Tropical Fruit in NZ. … Many varieties can be grown right here in NZ, as long as you don’t get too much frost. These heat loving plants generally need warm, humid conditions, so plant trees in the warmest spot possible, or in a glass house if you have one.

Where do lychees grow best?

Lychee is a fragile plant, so protect it from strong winds and also from frost. Growing well down the east coast of Australia, from Cairns to Lismore, lychee produces its optimal harvest during a dry spring, as rain, as well as overhead watering, can damage the flowers, reducing your harvest.