'DIMOCARPUS LONGAN'
Kohala
The Kohala tree produces high quality Medium to Large fruits with small seeds. Longans are massive trees that can be used for shade. Close relative to the lychee but hardier, larger and stronger with a brown peel fleshy fruit
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile, contains male, female & hermaphrodtitic flowers.
Blooming Season: Summer
Ripening Season: July-August
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Air layered and grafted trees take 2-3 years. Allow fruits to ripen on the tree
Full Size: 20'-30' high, 45' wide should be pruned to limit height
Cold Tolerance: Very susceptible to freezing temperatures and should be protected or brought indoors at 32 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Dry season may assist in more flowering, but regular watering during new leaf development, flowering and fruiting is recommend for better harvest.
Soil & Site Requirements: Longan trees thrive on various soil types provided they are well drained. They do well on sandy loams, sand and calcareous, rocky soils of south Florida. Plant 25 ft. from other trees and structures.
Links: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg049
Biew Kiew
This is the variety used in commericial production. Longans are similar to the Lychee but this variety is wind resistant, larger & more cold tolerant than its relative, making them better suited to warmer areas of Central Florida.
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile, contains male, female & hermaphrodtitic flowers.
Blooming Season: -
Ripening Season: July-September
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Air layered and grafted trees take 2-3 years. Allow fruits to ripen on the tree
Full Size: 20'-30' high, 45' wide should be pruned to limit height
Cold Tolerance: Hardy variety that is capable of withstanding subtropical cold weather, but is very sensitive to frosts
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Dry season may assist in more flowering, but regular watering during new leaf development, flowering and fruiting is recommend for better harvest.
Soil & Site Requirements: Longan trees thrive on various soil types provided they are well drained. They do well on sandy loams, sand and calcareous, rocky soils of south Florida. Plant 25 ft. from other trees and structures.
Links: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg049
