Where Does Longan Grow

Longans are subtropical trees and adapted to tropical climates. They thrive in sandy, well-drained soil. In general, longan trees should be planted in full sun for best growth and fruit production.

Can you grow longan in the US?

In the USA they can be grown throughout the Zones 8-10 and also thrive in many parts of southern California. Longan trees can be grown from fresh seed but, as seeds are very short lived, they are usually reproduced by cuttings or aerial layering (marcottage). New trees can take several years to become fruit-bearing.

Can longan be grown in Florida?

Longan trees thrive on various soil types provided they are well drained. They do well on sandy loams, sand, and calcareous, rocky soils of south Florida.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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