Lychee Seeds - Kaimana

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

Features

• Evergreen tree with dense, rounded growth habit

• Adapted to warm, humid, and subtropical climates

• Suitable for backyard orchards and home garden planting

• 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: Kaimana

• 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