Dimocarpus longan

The Dimocarpus longan is a handsome, evergreen tropical tree grown for its sweet, translucent fruit and its glossy, luxuriant foliage. Widely known as longan or the dragon-eye tree, it is a close relative of the lychee and shares its dense, rounded canopy of leathery, dark green leaves. Native to the warm forests of southern China and tropical Asia, it makes a striking specimen wherever the climate is mild enough to grow it.

In late summer the Dimocarpus longan bears clusters of round, brown-shelled fruits, each holding a juicy, translucent aril around a single dark seedthe ‘dragon eye’ that gives the tree its name. The sweet, aromatic flesh is eaten fresh or dried, while the spring flowers are a well-known source of fragrant honey. Being frost-tender, it is best grown in a warm, sheltered position, or in a large container that can be moved under cover for the winter in cooler climates.

• Evergreen tropical tree with glossy, leathery dark green foliage
• Produces sweet, translucent ‘dragon-eye’ fruit in late summer
• Close relative of the lychee, with a similar rounded canopy
• Fragrant flowers valued as a source of longan honey
• Frost-tender: best in a warm, sheltered spot or grown under cover

The longan brings a genuine taste of the tropics to warm gardens and conservatories. Combining lush evergreen foliage with prized edible fruit, Dimocarpus longan is a rewarding choice for collectors of exotic and unusual fruiting trees.

IMPORTANT: The pictures show the mother plant, which is not for sale. The offer includes a plant with the dimensions stated in the description.