Common Longan Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Common Longan (Dimocarpus longan) is an evergreen tropical fruit tree known for its glossy green foliage, fragrant flowers, and round fruits with light brown outer skin. It grows well in warm climates and is suitable for tropical and subtropical gardens with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Features

• Evergreen tropical fruit tree
• Produces glossy green foliage
• Develops round longan fruits
• Produces fragrant seasonal flowers
• Suitable for tropical and subtropical gardens
• Prefers warm, frost-free growing conditions
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dimocarpus longan
• Common Name (US): Longan
• Other Common Names: Common Longan, Longan Tree, Dragon Eye Fruit
• Seed Type / Variety: Common Longan Fruit Tree
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tropical tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring through Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in suitable tropical conditions
• Sowing Season: Spring through Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 1–3 weeks in warm, consistently moist growing media
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 20–40 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 15–25 feet apart