Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In German
Lychee
Anacahuita
In French
Lychee
anacahuita
In Spanish
Lychee
anacahuita
In Greek
λίτσι
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
lichia
Anacahuita
In Polish
Lychee
Anacahuita
In Latin
Lychee
Anacahuita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Boraginales
Family
Sapindaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lychee and Anacahuita
Season and care of Lychee and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Anacahuita Physical Information
Lychee and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Anacahuita are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Anacahuita
Care of Lychee and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.