Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In German
Lychee
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Lychee
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Lychee
Donut Peach
In Greek
λίτσι
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
lichia
Donut Peach
In Polish
Lychee
Donut Peach
In Latin
Lychee
Donut Peach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Cetoniinae
Season and Care of Lychee and Donut Peach
Season and care of Lychee and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Donut Peach Physical Information
Lychee and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Donut Peach are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Donut Peach
Care of Lychee and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.