{"product_id":"longan-tree-4igjpk","title":"Longan Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLychee’s “Little Brother”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's why you need to get a Longan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush, wide canopied tree with thick green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly productive fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious fruit, similar to Lychees\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongan: The Tree with the Dragon's Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising skyward, the ancient Longan Tree is a thing of beauty. Originating in Southeast Asia, its thick branches stretch high and wide, hoisting countless green leaves that create its impressive canopy. Reaching heights of 40 feet,\u003cstrong\u003e it makes a great specimen or shade tree and is the perfect center piece for your yard. Complementing the deep green color of its leathery leaves is the Longan Fruit itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging in heavy clusters, the reddish brown fruit are perfectly round and when shelled said to resemble the eyes of a dragon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe's not Lychee, He's my Brother\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the sweet, candy-like taste of the Lychee, you'll love the Longan fruit. Similar in size and appearance to the Lychee, it's been nicknamed 'Lychee's Little Brother'. But\u003cstrong\u003e the Longan has a sweet fruit flavor all its own. Its whitish, almost translucent flesh has an unparalleled sweetness with a hint of musk\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruit is nearly perfectly spherical, somewhat larger than a grape and has been compared in taste to a mango. Its incredible flavor lends itself well to use in desserts, candies, marmalades-even soups. But the best way to enjoy the Longan is right off the tree, fresh out of the easy-to-remove shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne bite of a Longan and you'll be glad this tree is such a reliable and heavy producer. Don't delay. Get your Longan Tree today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: This product grows best in well-draining soil. When you receive your plant, you may notice small, white beads or rocks in the soil - this medium is added to increase drainage and keep your plant happy and healthy! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou'll want to plant your Longan Tree in an area with full sun. Dig\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a hole twice the size of your Longan Tree's root ball. Plant in well-draining, rich soil and backfill the hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlanting on a mound will promote drainage and prevent waterlogged roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater regularly within the tree’s first year of being established. Once established, Longan Trees are drought-tolerant, but continue to water when the soil is dry, especially during fruiting seasons in spring and summer to ensure optimal growth and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertilize with a balanced formula\u003c\/span\u003e during growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrim any dead branches during winter after the fruit is harvested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Longan Tree is self-pollinating, it can produce fruit on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":48860316336298,"sku":"15680","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":48860316369066,"sku":"15681","price":32.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":48860316401834,"sku":"15682","price":35.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":48860316434602,"sku":"16715","price":38.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48860316467370,"sku":"15683","price":24.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":48860316500138,"sku":"17175","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/7ndsttdi20be_eabba12a-d2d6-4a65-a8e4-1c52a59b02f9.jpg?v=1784865982","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/longan-tree-4igjpk","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}