Longan (Dimocarpus longan)
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Scientific Name: Dimocarpus longan — Longan (Dragon’s Eye Fruit).
Native Home: Southern China and Southeast Asia.
Height: 10–20 metres.
Lifespan: 50–100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Limited local use for wood.
Harvesting: Fruit clusters are cut when the skin turns tan-brown and the fruits mature.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for grafted plants.
Products: Fresh fruit, dried longan, canned fruit, juice and desserts.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Cultivated in China for centuries and used in traditional foods.
Global Spread: Commercially grown in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan and other tropical and subtropical regions.
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