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Lychee
Emperor Lychee
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Emperor lychee, like many Chinese-origin lychee cultivars, was selected and named specifically for producing fruit larger than the regional standard, part of the centuries-long tradition of Chinese growers distinguishing and propagating individual trees within lychee's broad genetic diversity.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
Similar general care to other lychee varieties, distinguished mainly by fruit size.
Recommendations
A good choice if maximizing individual fruit size is the priority.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with good classic lychee character in a larger fruit
Quick facts
Skin color
Reddish, bumpy
Size
Large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11