{"product_id":"lychee-mauritius-litchi-chinensis","title":"Litchi chinensis, Lychee 'Mauritius' Tropical Fruit Tree - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"327\"\u003eReliable, Heavy-Bearing Lychee with Tropical Sweetness and Red Skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eMauritius Lychee is one of the most popular and reliable lychee cultivars for both home gardeners and commercial orchards. It produces large clusters of bright red fruit with translucent, juicy, sweet flesh and a slightly floral aroma. Slightly more tart than Sweetheart, the Mauritius variety offers balanced tropical flavor, incredible productivity, and early harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"830\"\u003eMauritius Lychee is especially valued for its early fruiting, typically ripening weeks ahead of other varieties, which makes it a favorite among growers. The tree is vigorous and upright, with beautiful shiny green leaves and bronze-colored new growth. It's also more cold-tolerant than some other cultivars, making it one of the best lychees for Florida and Zone 9B growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"830\"\u003eThis air-layered tree can begin fruiting in just a few years and thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and warm, humid conditions. 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