Rambutan Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Rambutan, botanically known as Nephelium lappaceum, is a tropical evergreen tree valued for its dense canopy and fruit-bearing habit. It develops a rounded growth form with glossy green leaves and produces small flowers followed by oval fruits during the growing season. This plant thrives in warm, humid tropical climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Rambutan is commonly grown in home gardens and orchards, where it establishes from fresh seeds under consistently warm and moist conditions and grows steadily over time.

Features

• Evergreen tree with dense, rounded canopy
• Produces clusters of oval fruits after flowering
• Suitable for tropical gardens and orchard planting
• Adapted to warm, humid climates
• Establishes from fresh seeds under warm conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Nephelium lappaceum
• Common name (US): Rambutan
• Seed type / variety: Red variety
• Growth habit: Evergreen tropical tree
• USDA zones: 10-12
• Planting season: Spring to early summer
• Growing season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
  • Early Summer: June
• Germination time and conditions: 1-3 weeks at 25-30°C; fresh seeds required
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
• Watering needs: Moderate to high, requires consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 10-20 meters height, 6-12 meters spread
• Plant spacing: 8-12 meters between plants