Lychee Seeds - Pinkish-Red

Pinkish-Red lychee seeds grow into an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy and steady growth habit. This lychee type is well suited to warm, humid, and subtropical climates where winters are mild and frost is minimal. Trees are commonly planted in home gardens, backyard landscapes, and small orchard settings. Pinkish-Red lychee trees prefer well-drained soil and consistent moisture, particularly during early establishment, and are typically grown as long-term landscape and garden plantings.

Features

• Evergreen tree with dense, rounded growth habit

• Adapted to warm, humid, and subtropical climates

• Suitable for home gardens and backyard planting

• Performs best in full sun with well-drained soil

• Long-term planting for landscape or orchard use

Specifications

• Scientific name: Litchi chinensis

• Common name (US): Lychee

• Seed type / variety: Pinkish-Red

• 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