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Mauritius Lychee

Mauritius Lychee

Mauritius Lychee produces delicious fruit in summer and lush tropical looks year-round—sun-loving and happy in spacious pots or gardens.

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Mauritius Lychee
About The Mauritius Lychee

Mauritius Lychee: Sweet, Tropical Bliss in Your Backyard

Bring the exotic taste of the tropics to your home with the Mauritius Lychee. This prized fruit tree is famous for its juicy, fragrant lychees, featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. With its signature rough pink-red skin and pearly white flesh, each bite is a taste of paradise.

Why You'll Love the Mauritius Lychee

  • Heavy Producer: Enjoy bountiful harvests of lychees year after year.
  • Exceptional Flavor: Enjoy the sweet, tangy flavor in each juicy bite.
  • Ornamental Appeal: Attractive evergreen foliage makes it a year-round beauty.

Perfect for Containers or Landscapes

The Mauritius Lychee thrives in warm climates and can even be grown in large containers for those with limited space. Whether you plant it in your garden or a patio pot, it’s a stunning focal point that doubles as a fruiting powerhouse.

Care Tips

This tree loves sunny spots and well-drained soil. With regular watering and some patience, your Mauritius Lychee will reward you with a lush canopy and clusters of delectable fruit each summer.

Get Ready for Homegrown Flavor

Skip the store-bought lychees and grow your own with this reliable, easy-to-maintain variety. The Mauritius Lychee is your ticket to tropical indulgence right at home

Order your Mauritius Lychee today, and start planning your sweet escape!

Mauritius Lychee Details
Mature Height:
20 ft.
Mature Width:
15 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
Summer
Botanical Name:
Litchi chinensis 'Mauritius'
Grows Well In Zones:
9-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Watering Requirements
Newly planted trees need regular watering 1–2 times a weekduring their first growing season to build a deep root system, while established trees need a deep soaking every 1–2 weeks during dry spells. Potted plants dry out quickly and require daily watering, or even twice-daily checks, during peak summer heat.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. Tolerates light partial shade, but too much shade results in weak growth, lower branch thinning, and a drop in fruit production.
Humidity Requirements
Mauritius Lychee thrives in high humidity environments, making it ideal for tropical climates, humid subtropical coastal areas, and warm greenhouse environments.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.
Read our full care guide
Mauritius Lychee
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sun does a Mauritius Lychee tree need?
Mauritius Lychee grows best in full sun, which helps support healthy growth, flowering, and fruit production.
How much sun does a Mauritius Lychee tree need?
Mauritius Lychee grows best in full sun, which helps support healthy growth, flowering, and fruit production.
What is Mauritius Lychee fruit like?
Mauritius Lychee produces sweet, juicy fruit with fragrant white flesh surrounded by a textured red skin. The fruit is ready to harvest when the skin develops its mature red color.
What is Mauritius Lychee fruit like?
Mauritius Lychee produces sweet, juicy fruit with fragrant white flesh surrounded by a textured red skin. The fruit is ready to harvest when the skin develops its mature red color.
Does Mauritius Lychee need another tree for pollination?
No. Mauritius Lychee is self-fertile, so a single tree can produce fruit. However, having other lychee trees nearby may help improve pollination and fruit set.
Does Mauritius Lychee need another tree for pollination?
No. Mauritius Lychee is self-fertile, so a single tree can produce fruit. However, having other lychee trees nearby may help improve pollination and fruit set.
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Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
Fiberglass Planters
Mexia planter
Mexia

Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper

No Exterior Planter
Grow Pot
Grow Pot

Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse

Agnes planter
Agnes

Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper

All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Mauritius Lychee
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included

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Not all Mauritius Lychees are created equal
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Greenhouse Grown Not warehouse-held.Acclimated before shipping.
Indoor Ready Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted Soil intact. No repotting stress.
Damage Guarantee Free replacement within 48 hours.