Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Lychee
In French
Laburnum
Lychee
In Spanish
Laburnum
Lychee
In Portuguese
Laburnum
lichia
In Polish
Złotokap
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Laburnum
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Lychee. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Lychee has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Chain Tree and Lychee Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.