Longan Tree 'Kohala'
Longan Tree 'Kohala' - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up/Delivery Info
Order Pick Up/Delivery Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
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Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
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Longan Tree 'Kohala'
Description
Description
Latin name - Dimocarpus longan
'Kohala' is an early season longan which begins ripening in late July. The trees are consistent and heavy bearers with a large size fruit. Longan fruit tastes like a mix between young coconut meat and grape flavor, with a refreshing and juicy texture and a single shiny seed in the center.
The fruit hang in large clusters, sometimes with upward of 40-50 longans per cluster! 'Kohala' is the preferred cultivar of commercial growers, as it is the most consistently productive and has a great quality fruit. Longan trees can grow up to 30-40 feet, but can easily be kept at 15 feet or less with a seasonal haircut. It's best to keep them trimmed down with a wide spreading shape, as this makes fruit easier to harvest.
Plant Description - Longan is sometimes called “Poor Man’s Lychee” but we would argue that it stands as a fantastic fruit in its own right. In fact, some of our friends and staff members prefer Longan fruit to its red-skinned (and more expensive) cousin. Yes, botanically they are closely related– but Longan trees stand out in a few significant ways: The crop comes in later in the year, just as mango season is dwindling. The trees grow a bit faster, are more cold hardy, and are arguably nicer looking. And, most importantly, Longan trees are immune to the dreaded Lychee Erinose Mite!
Longan fruit also gets the name “Dragon Eye” for the eyeball-like appearance of its fruit when bitten into. They hang in large clusters, up to 3-4 pounds each with several dozen fruits. The fruit has a thin, tan colored skin which is easily removed to reveal a translucent white juicy flesh with a firm but gelatinous texture. The taste is somewhere between a grape and a coconut…. If you’ve never had Longan this might be hard to imagine, but it’s really good! Fresh Longan fruit is addicting and fun to eat, and thankfully it’s abundant when in season (Late July-September).
Longan trees are propagated by air-layering and are easy to grow, producing fruit at about 3 years old. Plant yours in full sun, with ample room to grow, as this is a larger tree and can get to 15 ft easily or much larger if never pruned. They aren’t fussy about soil type as long as the area is not soggy or saturated. The key with Longan trees is to prune regularly, especially the first few years– establishing a low “open center” structure to the tree makes harvesting much easier.
Size: 15-20 ft or larger, can be pruned to stay manageable
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Cold Hardy: 25º Fahrenheit
Harvest Season: Late Summer
Watering requirements: Drought tolerant once established
