Lychee ‘Mauritius’ Tree 7G

Lychee ‘Mauritius’ Tree in 7-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL.

Lush, tropical, and luxuriously sweet—the Lychee ‘Mauritius’ Tree (Litchi chinensis ‘Mauritius’) in a 7-gallon pot is a South Florida fruit garden essential. Known for its early ripening and excellent flavor, this popular lychee variety produces bright red, bumpy-skinned fruit with juicy, floral-sweet flesh and a small seed—making it one of the best for fresh eating.

This 7-gallon size is a well-rooted young tree, ideal for getting started with lychees in containers or the ground. With the right care, it will reward you with one of the most sought-after fruits of the tropics.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Needs full sun—at least 6–8 hours daily. Plant in a bright, open space for best fruiting.

• Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Lychee trees don’t like drying out.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Sandy loam is ideal; enrich with organic compost to support root health.

• Fertilizer: Feed 3–4 times annually with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer. Reduce nitrogen in late winter to encourage flower formation.

• Growth Habit: Upright evergreen with dense, glossy foliage. In a 7-gallon pot, the tree is usually 3–4 feet tall, with potential to reach 20–30 feet in-ground.

• Temperature: Best for USDA Zones 10–11. While mature trees can handle brief chills, young trees should be protected from frost and cold winds.

• Maintenance: Moderate. Prune for shape and airflow after harvest. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Fruit Notes: Produces clusters of red, aromatic fruits with a bumpy peel and sweet, juicy flesh. ‘Mauritius’ ripens in late spring to early summer, and is a reliable, early-bearing cultivar known for heavy yields.

Ideal For:

• Subtropical fruit gardens

• Rare fruit collectors

• Container gardening (with upsizing)

• Fans of exotic, gourmet fruits

• Home orchards in South Florida

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Litchi chinensis ‘Mauritius’

• Plant Type: Tropical/subtropical fruit tree

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Upright, evergreen with spreading canopy

• Container Size: 7-gallon pot

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