{"product_id":"lychee-tree-emperor","title":"Lychee Tree 'Emperor'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-368a05a9-7fff-6dc5-82b2-7aba4705cb55\"\u003e'Emperor' is a large and robust lychee variety, with a meatier and more chewy texture than some other varieties. The flavor is more on the sweet side of the spectrum.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLatin name - Litchi chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLychee trees are one of the finest choices for a backyard grower, producing dense pentacles of pink and red fruits against a backdrop of glossy, dark green leaves. Lychees are a tropical must-have with flavors reminiscent of grape, strawberry, and citrus—and in some varieties, floral notes. The slow growth and evergreen nature makes this an easy choice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFACT: No one has ever been disappointed by eating a lychee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, lychees came on to the scene in China as early as 2000 BC where they were revered as tribute items during the Han dynasty. Lychees were so highly sought after that expedited couriers were employed to transport the fruits from the countryside to the imperial court. Some wild lychee trees still stand in Southern China today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uniqueness of the lychee tree continues! Lychees are considered a monotopic taxon, meaning that Lychee is the sole member of the Litchi genus. They’re also a member of the funnily-named soapberry family which includes longan, rambutan, guinep, Pitomba, and ackee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprise!: There are THREE SUBSPECIES of lychee including Indochinese, Philippine, and Javanese. This determination was made based on a variety of plant-nerd factors like twig thickness, flower arrangement, and number of stamens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant your lychee tree in a full sun location with very well-draining soil. Like avocado trees, lychees are not interested in standing water and should not be planted where water pools or stands. Lychees prefer acidic, sandy soils and require subtropical conditions (zones 10a+).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen pruning, leave lower branches intact to make for more manageable harvests. Harvest fruits in May, June, and July, with greatest production in June. Although solo trees produce fruits just fine, research suggests that multi-variety plantings increase yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost common pests for lychee trees are Lychee Erinose Mite (LEM) which can decrease fruit production. A grass-free zone of about 2-5 feet around your lychee tree can prevent many common pests and diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLychees are commonly propagated via air layering (creating a new rooted tree right on the original tree, then clipping off). At Incredible Edible Landscapes, our lychee trees are air layered for guaranteed varietals that bear excellent fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 20’ x 50’ but can easily be pruned for manageability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:  Full Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy: Not cold-tolerant; Zones 10a+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season: May through July, with peak in June  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering requirements: Water established trees deeply once per week; withhold watering just before flowering to increase production, then increase again as fruit sets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Edible Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41562366672983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":41562366705751,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":41562366738519,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Gallon","offer_id":41562366771287,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6815\/7783\/files\/Lychee-Emperor-Fruits.jpg?v=1747247845","url":"https:\/\/incredibleediblelandscapes.com\/products\/lychee-tree-emperor","provider":"Incredible Edible Landscapes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}