Is litchi a tropical crop? What zone does it belong to?

Is litchi a tropical crop?

Lychee is a tropical crop, but it can also be grown in small quantities in temperate regions because the plant prefers high temperature and high humidity. Its origin is in southern my country, with the largest number of plants cultivated in Guangdong. Planting it in places with too low temperatures can easily cause frost damage, affecting the growth of the trees, leading to lower yields.

What kind of crop is litchi?

Litchi is an economic crop and a specialty fruit tree in southern my country. The fruit has excellent color, aroma and taste. Its economic traits are mainly reflected in the relatively long life of the trees, which can live for more than 1,000 years.

In addition, lychees have a high yield, but they will not enter their peak fruit-bearing period until 20 years after planting. In addition to being eaten directly, they can also be processed into dried lychees, juice, candied fruit, canned food, fruit wine and other products, and have a wide range of uses.

What kind of plant is litchi?

Litchi is a plant of the genus Litchi, Sapindaceae, Sapindaceae, Dicotyledon class. There are many varieties, such as Huaizhi, Yuanhong, Guiwei, Yuanzhi, Heiye, and Niumici. The fruit is nearly spherical, with a diameter of about 2-3 cm. When ripe, lychee is dark red in color, with juicy and delicious flesh, and a very good taste. It matures in summer and autumn.