{"product_id":"lychee-tree-litchi-chinensis","title":"Litchi chinensis (Lychee Tree)","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; color: #2e2e2e; line-height: 1.7; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px;\" class=\"pdp-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c!-- Header --\u003e\u003cheader style=\"padding-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #F2F2F2;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 14px; font-size: 17px; max-width: 80ch;\"\u003eGrow your own sweet, fragrant lychees at home. A beautiful evergreen fruit tree producing delicious summer harvests in warm Australian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eSweet Summer Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eBackyard Orchard\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eSuitable for Large Pots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- Layout --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-top: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Content --\u003e\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eWhy Grow a Lychee Tree?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLitchi chinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most rewarding subtropical fruit trees you can grow. Producing clusters of bright red fruit in summer, lychee trees combine ornamental beauty with delicious, aromatic fruit that’s difficult to beat fresh from the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith glossy evergreen foliage and a naturally rounded canopy, lychee trees also make attractive feature trees in home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; background: #F6F4EF; padding: 28px; border-radius: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eBest Uses in Australian Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard fruit tree\u003c\/strong\u003e for home harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature evergreen shade tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sydney \u0026amp; coastal NSW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots\u003c\/strong\u003e in protected courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible garden collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eGrowing Guide (Australia)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best fruit production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering while establishing; consistent moisture during fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fruit tree fertiliser in spring \u0026amp; summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect young trees from frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 20px; background: #F2F2F2; border-radius: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lychee trees prefer warm summers and mild winters. In cooler Sydney suburbs, choose a protected north-facing position.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruiting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLychee trees are self-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning you only need one tree to produce fruit. However, having another lychee tree nearby or strong bee activity can improve fruit set and increase yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm spring weather, mild winters and consistent moisture during flowering play a bigger role in fruit production than planting multiple trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo lychee trees grow well in Sydney?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — particularly in coastal and warmer suburbs with minimal frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 3–5 years depending on size and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does a lychee tree grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4–8m in the ground, smaller if grown in pots or pruned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — large containers with quality potting mix and consistent feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c!-- Sidebar --\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"background: #F6F4EF; padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E8E6DF;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0f3f3a;\"\u003ePlant Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Litchi chinensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lychee Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8m (smaller with pruning)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #E8E6DF;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing compares to picking fresh lychees from your own tree in summer. Plant it where it gets warmth and you’ll be rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 60px; padding: 30px; background: #0F3F3A; border-radius: 20px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eStart Your Backyard Orchard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eLychee Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e today and enjoy homegrown summer fruit for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Australian Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"M - 200mm Pot","offer_id":51126963437863,"sku":"LIT-CHI-M","price":113.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/7003\/0762\/files\/lychee-tree.png?v=1772339110","url":"https:\/\/www.theaustralianplantshop.com.au\/products\/lychee-tree-litchi-chinensis","provider":"The Australian Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}