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Lychee
Sweetheart Lychee
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Sweetheart was bred in Australia, part of the country's significant modern lychee breeding effort aimed at improving on flavor consistency compared to older introduced varieties, reflecting Australia's emergence as a major lychee-growing region in the latter half of the 20th century.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
A newer cultivar bred specifically for improved flavor and reliability over older varieties.
Recommendations
A strong choice specifically for flavor quality in a home lychee planting.
Flavor Profile
Very sweet with rich, well-balanced lychee flavor
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep red
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11