Litchi chinensis - Lychee tree

Description and Uses

Litchi chinensis (Lychee tree) is a tropical tree from South East Asia . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, apiculture, fruit, tannin, alcohol, ornamental, The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 45 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Litchi chinensis has a lifespan of 50 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 12 meters tall with a crown of 8 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 600 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is slow growing and intolerant to shade. Litchi chinensis has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is bi-sexual and is pollinated by bees. Litchi chinensis is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Litchi chinensis thrives in an altitude of 0 to 800 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -1°C; optimally between 20 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 2100 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1100 - 2000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 6.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Litchi chinensis is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 2 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}