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Photo: Asit K. Ghosh Thaumaturgist (licence) · representative image, not the exact plant you receive
Mauritius Lychee
Litchi chinensis 'Mauritius'
Crimson, pebbled shells over translucent, floral, grape-sweet flesh. Mauritius is the most consistent lychee bearer in Florida, though like all lychees it wants a cool dry winter spell to flower well.
- RipensSummer harvest
- USDA zones10-11
- Mature size20 to 30 ft
- CategoryTropical 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
- 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 Mauritius Lychee in Central Florida
Full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Do not fertilise in autumn: lychees need a cool, dry, lean period to initiate bloom. Protect young trees from frost for the first three winters.
