Longan Tree (Dimocarpus longan)
₹3,500.00 Regular Price
₹600.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Dimocarpus longan — Dragon’s Eye Tree.
Native Home: Southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.
Height: 9–20 metres.
Lifespan: 50–100 years under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Wood is used locally for furniture and construction.
Harvesting: Fruit clusters are harvested when the round fruits develop a tan-brown skin.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for grafted plants; seed-grown trees take longer.
Products: Fresh fruit, dried longan, canned fruit, and juice.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Longan fruit has a long history in Chinese cuisine and traditional practices.
Global Spread: Cultivated in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and other tropical and subtropical regions.
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