A beautiful specimen tree with its shiny leaves and attractive fruit, lychee thrives in deep, fertile, well-draining soil. They prefer an acidic soil of pH 5.0-5.5. When growing lychee trees, be sure to plant them in a protected area. Their dense canopy can be caught up by the wind, causing the trees to topple over.

How tall do lychee trees grow?

Height and Width: Varies with the variety, Lychee trees range from about 20 to 40 feet tall. Average is 25' X 25”. Native Range: Common in areas of Southern China.

How long does lychee plant take to grow?

How long do the trees take to produce? CHRIS CURLING: The trees stay dormant for about the first three years, then at about four or five years, you'll get a small amount of fruit. The ten year is usually the time they're fully productive and a fully productive tree can produce up to 200 kilos of lychees.