FIJIAN LONGAN
Botanical Name: Pometia pinnataDescription
Also called the Island Lychee this is a large spreading tree reaching 20 - 30m. The round fruits have thin skin that can be green to red and in some cases almost black when they are fully ripe. The opaque flesh is juicy and sweet, it surrounds a single large seed. Fruiting occurs sporadically throughout the year with the main crop coming off in July - August. Suited to tropical areas only
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Asian Favourite (#AsianFavourite)
Preferred Climate
Tropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes with 35L+ Pot, No
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
5+ Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
August, September
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Fijian Longan
Interesting fruit | Oscar Mendoza - Burbank, CA-US 20-May-2012
Fijian Longan
Fijian Longan are easy to grow. Seeds sprouts after 2 month. Plants will grow well under wet tropical conditions. | Albert Sittler - Mission Beach, QLD 22-Dec-2014
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