Lychee Varieties

1. March Red

This variety usually grows in March, and if it is available on the market, we can usually eat it in April. The shape of the lychee fruit at this time is approximately heart-shaped, appearing wider on top and narrower on the bottom. There are many scales attached to its surface, which are mixed in size, various shapes, and taste sweet and sour.

2. Concubine Smile

This is the most well-known among its many varieties. The fruit is nearly round or obovate in shape, looks very flat, and is slightly spotted on it. The color is dark green, which is normal. The red and green colors are mixed together on its skin, which is very beautiful, and the taste is even more lingering.

3. Zhuangyuanhong

This variety is mostly produced in Fujian. Its fruit is relatively large and heart-shaped. When it is ripe, the skin color will turn red close to purple, and the flesh is white wax color. It tastes juicy and sweet. When buying, try to choose ripe ones, so that the taste will be better.

4. Osmanthus flavor

This variety is also popular among people and is ranked as mid-to-high quality among lychees. It is named so because its taste is similar to that of osmanthus. Its fruit is very plump and has many sharp edges on the skin, so it is relatively easy to distinguish it.