Lychee Seeds - Brewster

Brewster lychee seeds grow into an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy and moderate growth rate. This variety is well adapted to warm, humid, and subtropical climates and is commonly planted in home gardens, backyard orchards, and small landscape plantings. The tree performs best in regions with mild winters and consistent warmth and humidity. Brewster lychee trees prefer well-drained soil and regular moisture, particularly during establishment, and are typically grown as long-term landscape or orchard trees.

Features

• Evergreen tree with dense, rounded growth habit

• Adapted to warm, humid, and subtropical climates

• Suitable for home gardens and backyard orchards

• Performs well in full sun with well-drained soil

• Long-term planting for landscape and orchard use

Specifications

• Scientific name: Litchi chinensis

• Common name (US): Lychee

• Seed type / variety: Brewster

• Growth habit: Evergreen tree

• USDA hardiness zones: 10 to 11

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: February to April

  • Outdoor (warm climates): March to May

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days; requires warm temperatures and consistently moist growing medium

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate to regular; consistent moisture required, avoid waterlogging

• Mature plant size: 30 to 40 feet tall; 25 to 35 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet apart