Kohala Longan Live Plant – 1/2 Gallon Pot – Sweet Tropical Fruit Tree

Overview

Experience the joy of growing your own exotic fruit with the Kohala Longan live plant. Hailing from Hawaii, this esteemed Longan variety is celebrated for its remarkably sweet, butterscotch-flavored fruit. Unlike other longans, the Kohala produces juicier, larger fruits with notably smaller seeds, making every bite a delight. This Hawaiian longan tree is a fantastic addition to any garden in subtropical or tropical climates, promising bountiful harvests of its unique, delectable fruit. Known also by its common names lengkeng or kelengkeng, this tree is a true marvel for fruit enthusiasts and gardeners alike. The Kohala Longan live plant is a vigorous grower, developing glossy, dark evergreen leaves that contribute to its ornamental appeal.

This particular offering is for a healthy, air-layered Kohala Longan live plant in a 1/2 gallon pot, ready to be transplanted and flourish in your garden. Air layering is a propagation method that ensures the new plant retains the superior characteristics of the parent tree, including its excellent fruit quality. With proper care, you can look forward to enjoying fresh, homegrown longans right from your own backyard.

Key Benefits

Cultivating a Kohala Longan live plant offers numerous rewards beyond just its delicious fruit. This tropical gem provides both aesthetic beauty and culinary pleasure.

• Exceptional Fruit Quality: Enjoy abundant harvests of sweet, juicy, butterscotch-flavored longans that are larger and have smaller seeds than many other varieties. This makes the sweet longan fruit a premium choice for fresh eating.
• Ornamental Appeal: The tree boasts glossy, dark evergreen leaves and symmetrical branches, making it a beautiful landscape specimen that enhances any garden or outdoor space.
• Pollinator Friendly: Its creamy yellow flower panicles attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Vigorous Growth: Known for its steady composure and robust growth, this longan variety thrives in suitable climates, quickly establishing itself to provide years of enjoyment.
• Versatile Sizing: While it can reach up to 40 feet at maturity, the Hawaiian longan tree can also be easily pruned and maintained to a smaller, more manageable size for various garden spaces.
• Self-Pollinating: Longan trees are generally self-pollinating, meaning a single tree can produce fruit, though cross-pollination can enhance yield.
• Tropical Garden Staple: A must-have for anyone looking to create a diverse and productive tropical fruit garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Kohala Longan live plant is straightforward, especially when provided with the right conditions. These trees thrive in tropical to subtropical climates, preferring full sun exposure for optimal growth and fruit production. Ensure the chosen location offers protection from strong winds, as their root systems can be somewhat shallow. For proper longan tree care, the soil is crucial. Longan trees prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil that drains exceptionally well. Sandy loam or loamy soil types are ideal. If your existing soil retains too much moisture, consider amending it with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and aeration, which is vital for root health.

Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry spells and for younger trees. Water deeply to thoroughly saturate the root zone, then allow the soil to partially dry out before the next watering to prevent waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Fertilization supports healthy growth and bountiful fruit. Use a balanced fertilizer specifically formulated for fruit trees, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Apply fertilizer in the spring to kickstart growth and again in mid-summer to support fruit development. Pruning helps maintain the tree’s shape, encourages airflow and sunlight penetration, and removes any dead or diseased branches. The best time to prune longan trees is during their dormant season, typically in late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges. Keep an eye out for common pests and diseases, addressing any issues promptly with appropriate management strategies. Mulching around the base of your tropical fruit plant helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, suppress weeds, and enrich the soil over time.

Size & Details

This offering includes one healthy Kohala Longan live plant, air-layered for superior genetic fidelity, and pre-potted in a 1/2 gallon nursery container. The plant you receive will be similar in size and vigor to those pictured, ready for transplanting into a larger pot or directly into your garden. At maturity, a Hawaiian longan tree can reach heights of up to 40 feet, developing a broad, symmetrical canopy. However, with consistent pruning, it can be maintained at a much smaller, more manageable size, making it suitable for various garden layouts. The growth rate is vigorous in ideal conditions, allowing for relatively quick establishment. Expect the tree to begin flowering and fruiting within a few years of planting, providing you with delicious sweet longan fruit for many seasons to come. It is shipped as a live, actively growing specimen.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Kohala Longan live plant get? A: While a mature Kohala Longan tree can reach up to 40 feet tall, it can be effectively pruned to a much smaller, more manageable size for home gardens or even large containers.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The Kohala Longan live plant is shipped in a 1/2 gallon nursery pot, ready for you to transplant into a larger container or directly into the ground.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Kohala Longan is a tropical tree best suited for outdoor cultivation in subtropical to tropical climates (USDA Zones 9-11). It can be grown in a large container and moved indoors during colder periods in marginal zones.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Hawaiian longan tree need? A: This tree thrives in full sun exposure, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With proper attention to its specific needs for climate, soil, and watering, the Kohala Longan live plant is relatively easy to care for. Consistent watering and fertilization are key to its success.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive a healthy, actively growing, air-layered Kohala Longan live plant in a 1/2 gallon pot, similar to the product images. It will be carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
• Q: How long until it produces sweet longan fruit? A: Air-layered longan trees typically begin to fruit within 2-4 years after planting, given proper care and ideal growing conditions.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Kohala Longan is best suited for USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a colder zone, you will need to protect the tree from frost, possibly by growing it in a container and moving it indoors during winter.
• Q: What type of soil is best for longan tree care? A: Longan trees prefer well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A sandy loam or loamy soil enriched with organic matter is ideal.
• Q: Is this longan variety self-pollinating? A: Yes, longan trees are generally self-pollinating, meaning a single tree can produce fruit. However, having multiple trees can often lead to a greater yield.