Lychee Seeds - No Mai Tsze

No Mai Tsze lychee seeds produce 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 planted in home gardens, backyard landscapes, and small orchard settings. The tree performs best in regions with mild winters and consistent warmth and humidity. It prefers well-drained soils with regular moisture, particularly during establishment, and is typically grown as a long-term planting for landscape and garden use.

Features

• Evergreen tree with dense, rounded growth habit

• Adapted to warm, humid, and subtropical climates

• Suitable for home gardens and small orchard plantings

• Performs well in full sun with well-drained soil

• Long-term planting for landscape and garden use

Specifications

• Scientific name: Litchi chinensis

• Common name (US): Lychee

• Seed type / variety: No Mai Tsze

• 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; warm temperatures and consistently moist growing medium required

• 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