Longan - Wikipedia
WEBThere are 6 to 9 pairs of leaflets per leaf [ 8 ] and the upper surface is wavy and a dark, glossy-green. [ 3 ] The longan tree produces light-yellow inflorescences at the end of branches. [ 3 ] The inflorescence is commonly called a panicle; they can be 10–46 cm (4–18 in) long, and widely branched. [ 8 ]
Growing Longan Trees: How to Plant and Care for Longans
WEBThe trees themselves are beautiful, with glossy, dark green leaves. There are many varieties of longans, some better suited to growing in the US than others: Wu Yuan – this is a vigorous grower but the fruits are sour, so its best for canning. Kao Yuan – another good fruit for canning.
Growing a longan tree - GardenDrum
WEBApr 11, 2014 · Longan trees are Dimocarpus longan, an attractive small to medium sized tree with lots of lovely reddish new growth through spring and summer and a heavy canopy of shiny, green leaves, although you may want to keep them smaller or thin the canopy to make harvesting the fruit easier.
FC49/MG049: Longan Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
WEBLeaves: The pinnately compound alternate leaves are dark green, shiny, leathery, up to 12 inches (30 cm) long with wavy margins and blunt pointed tips (Figure 2). There are 6 to 9 pairs of leaflets per leaf.
Longan Plant and Fruit Tree Care - EmbraceGardening
WEBLongan tree care is not difficult but does require regular maintenance. In this article, we will learn how to maintain your longan fruit tree. The trees need to be fertilized twice a year with a balanced fertilizer and should be pruned annually to maintain a healthy shape and size.
Longan | Description, Fruit, & Facts | Britannica
WEBThe longan tree grows to 9–12 metres (30–40 feet) in height and bears compound leaves with oblong glossy leaflets. The flowers are small and yellowish white and can be staminate (male), pistillate (female), or bisexual.
The longan, cousin of the lychee - UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County
WEBSep 8, 2021 · The twelve-inch-long evergreen leaves are shiny and dark green in color, while the greenish-yellow flowers are small and arranged in clusters called panicles. The clusters of fruit that develop are round to oval and around an inch in diameter.
Growing Longan in Florida - UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
WEBAug 31, 2021 · Longan likes warm temperatures (70–85°F) during spring and high summer temperatures (80–95°F) with a high level of soil moisture. Excessive rain reduces pollination, fruit set, and flower drop. Varieties: 30 to 40 varieties of longan grow commercially worldwide. 99% of longan trees grown in Florida are ‘Kohala’ cultivar.
Dimocarpus longan - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBGlossy, evergreen, leathery, wavy-edged, pinnate compound leaves, with each leaf having 6-10 narrow leaflets in opposite pairs. Small male or bi-sexual pale yellow to white flowers bloom in panicles in spring.
How to Grow Longan Tree - Forestry.com - Forestry Editorial
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Learn how to grow Longan Tree (Dimocarpus longan), a tropical delight known for sweet fruits, native to Southeast Asia.