Sweetheart is the lychee boutique growers seek out. The large, heart-shaped fruit and high flesh-to-pit ratio make it one of the most prized varieties in Florida. It ripens slightly ahead of Mauritius, giving a May through June window. Like all Florida lychees, it requires serious pest management -- the Lychee Erinose Mite can devastate an unmanaged tree. Best suited for committed growers.
Exceptionally large, heart-shaped fruit with sweet, slightly less floral flavor than Mauritius. Outstanding flesh-to-pit ratio from its frequent aborted (chicken-tongue) seeds. Rich and satisfying.
Lychee
Heart-shaped fruit with an extraordinary flesh-to-pit ratio
Harvest Season
May, June
Mature Height
20–25 ft
Sun
Full sun
Care Level
Expert
Cold Hardiness for Central Florida
Similar to Mauritius. Young trees need frost protection; established trees tolerate 26-28F. Needs some winter cool nights to trigger bloom.
3G
Approx. 1.5–2.5 ft tall today
First harvest: 4–7 years
Out of stock
$65
(407) 963-0165 or (407) 403-9124 to confirm current stock before visiting.
Timeline is an estimate from a 3-gallon container. Larger sizes start further along. Data unverified - owner review pending.
