Native to Asia, longan was introduced here in the early 1900s and is grown in Hawaii, California, and South Florida. There are numerous cultivars of longan; 'Kohala' is the variety most planted in Florida. Longans are evergreen trees with dense, dark green foliage and corky bark. Trees typically grow to 30-40 feet.

How long does it take for longan to bear fruit?

Seedling trees may take up to 6 years to bear fruit, whereas air layered trees may bear fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. In general, longan trees bear erratically (i.e., not every year) and in… More.

How do you grow a longan tree?

Longan tree can grow on well drained various soil types including sand, sandy loams, calcareous and rocky soils. Keep the area around the trunk of the longan tree free from grass and weed. Apply a 10 cm (4 inch) layer of bark, wood chips or similar mulch material spreading to the drip-line from 12 inch of the trunk.