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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to grow lychee – a tropical tree expert outlines the key areas you must get right to unlock the beauty and bounty of a lychee tree

Two clusters of ripe fruit on a lychee tree.

Lychee is a unique tropical fruit tree with distinctive fruits that appear like strawberries covered with rough, dimpled skin. The exotic fruits are a staple in Asian markets and are now increasingly seen in grocery stores. But can you grow lychee at home?

The answer is that you can, but it is a challenge and whether it is worth trying may depend on your climate, the size of your garden, and the level of your patience. To help reveal how to grow lychee, I got tips from a tropical fruit expert to cover all you need to know for success.

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