Dimocarpus longan ‘Kohala’ - Longan or Dragon Eye Fruit Tree

interesting looking tree.

Klahanie,

It’s similar to lychee. I think it’s sweeter. I can eat 5 lbs a day when it’s in season. Lol!

Seaburngirl,

Longan is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. There’s many large, old trees here in San Diego. It’s a very ornamental tree like lychee.

Klanhanie,

Lychee and longan are summer fruit. These trees want dry and cooler weather to set the flowers. They technically don’t need chilling hours, as they’re tropical trees, but like some cooler weather when dormant.

Lychee trees become massive trees in time. The largest ones I’ve ever seen where growing in Hilo, HI. One year I was visiting family and friends in May and the massive trees in Hilo were loaded with fruit. They’re very ornamental.

You need a cherry picker or a very big ladder. Lol

The buds are just starting to flower. Hopefully, it’ll set some fruit! It’s an air-layered tree which I’m not sure long it’s been growing roots. If I get ten fruits I’d be happy. :))