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Kohala Longan (Dimocarpus longan 'Kohala')

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Kohala Longan

Dimocarpus longan 'Kohala'

Lychee's easier cousin. Kohala fruits more reliably in Florida than any lychee, hanging in heavy clusters of sweet, musky, translucent fruit in late summer.

  • Ripens
    Summer harvest
  • USDA zones
    9b-11
  • Mature size
    20 to 30 ft
  • Category
    Tropical and Rare Fruit

The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.

Canopy layer Full sun Hardy to about 28F

Choose a size

  • Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
  • Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
  • Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.

Growing Kohala Longan in Central Florida

Full sun. More drought and cold tolerant than lychee once established. Alternate bearing is normal; a heavy year is often followed by a light one.

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