Lychee Tree - Live Plant Starter, 6–8 Inches in 4-Inch Pot

About This Plant

Lychee, or Litchi chinensis, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree. This listing features a young Lychee Tree with lush green foliage and the potential to produce sweet, aromatic fruit as it matures. The plant is a starter, intended for container growing and tropical garden use.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 live Lychee Tree starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches
✔️ Grown and shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy young tropical fruit plant
✔️ Suitable for containers while young
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Lychee / Litchi
Botanical Name: Litchi chinensis
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred; acclimate young plants gradually
Soil: Fertile, slightly acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while avoiding waterlogged soil
Mature Height: Approximately 20–40 feet depending on growing conditions and pruning
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 10–11
Container Friendly: Yes while young; long-term container growing requires appropriate pruning and pot sizing

Care Tips

After arrival, acclimate the plant to its new environment before placing it in intense all-day sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment with excellent drainage. Lychee prefers warm, humid conditions and should be protected from frost and cold temperatures. In cooler regions, container-grown trees can be moved to a sheltered location when temperatures drop.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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