Lychee Seeds - Red

Red Lychee seeds grow into an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy and moderate growth rate. The plant is well adapted to warm, humid, and subtropical climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, backyard plantings, and small orchard settings. It performs best in regions with mild winters and consistent warmth. Lychee trees prefer well-drained soils and regular moisture, especially during 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 suitable for permanent landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific name: Litchi chinensis

• Common name (US): Lychee

• Seed type / variety: 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 rich in 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