Accession #: 201400014
Accession Date: 2014-01-21
Common name: Longan
Family: Sapindaceae
Synonym(s): <i>Euphoria longan</i>, <i>Nephelium longan</i>
Country of Origin: China & Malaysia
Description: A medium sized tree from China, it can be pruned to maintain a small tree size. This lychee relative has stiffer leaves, more wind resistance and fruits more prolifically and regularly than its famous cousin. The 1" fruit is encased in a thick brown skin which, like the lychee, separates easily from the aril. The flesh is sweet and is usually eaten fresh but can be canned or dried.
Uses:
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USDA Zone: 9b-11
Source: Matt Opel ex Chinatown market NYC
Provenance:
seed sown March 2008, lingering as un-accessioned plants until Jan 2014.
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