Litchi chinensis
Common name
Lychee
Family
Sapindaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Green, White
Year naturalised
2006
Origin
China
Reason For Introduction
?Accidental
Life Cycle Comments
Long-lived perennial tree
Reproduction
By seed
Seed
Large, red fleshy fruit (aril)
Dispersal
In New Zealand probably by carelessly disposed seed
Tolerances
Cold sensitive