How Big Do Longan Trees Get

The longan tree grows 15 to 25 feet in California versus 50 feet under ideal conditions. The tree is heavily foliated and about as wide as it is tall. Its leaves are alternately pinnate, with 4 to 10 opposite, lanceolate, 6 to 8 inch leaflets that are noticeably larger than those of the lychee.

How long does a longan tree take to grow?

When Longan Tree Will Bear Fruit Fruits grown from seeds may take up to 7 years to bear fruit. The longan tree propagated from air layering method may bear fruit 2-3 years after planting.

Can longan trees be grown in pots?

Longan can be kept low (about 7 feet tall) if grown in a container, he said. Choose one that’s 24 inches or larger in diameter. Don’t water the plant too much or you’ll get a lot of leaves and not much fruit.