{"product_id":"brewster-lychee-tree","title":"Brewster Lychee Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBrewster Lychee Tree – Air-Layered\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a Florida lychee favorite to your garden with \u003cstrong\u003eBrewster Lychee Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its deep-red fruit peels open to reveal juicy white flesh, ready to enjoy chilled, share with family, or add to a fresh fruit bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Brewster Lychee trees are propagated by air layering to preserve the named variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e for Palm Bay pickup near Melbourne, Florida, and nationwide shipping to eligible destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Brewster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA longstanding Florida cultivar for an edible landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive red fruit clusters and evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA later lychee harvest to compare with earlier selections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-layered nursery stock that preserves cultivar characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and other names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name is \u003cstrong\u003eLitchi chinensis 'Brewster'\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. Its origin is southern China; \u003cstrong\u003eChen Zi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChen Tzu\u003c\/strong\u003e are other names recorded by UF\/IFAS. Lychee is also spelled litchi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit appearance, size, and flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour photographs show oval fruit with textured red shells, white flesh, and a glossy brown seed. Brewster is described as medium-sized in UF\/IFAS comparisons and large in some nursery descriptions, so this listing uses \u003cstrong\u003emedium-to-large\u003c\/strong\u003e without guaranteeing a precise weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent white aril is juicy, with sweetness, floral aroma, and a balancing tang. Let fruit ripen fully on the tree for its best flavor. Remove the shell and seed before eating. Brewster commonly has a noticeable seed and is not marketed here as a small-seeded or seedless lychee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree growth and size management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewster is a vigorous grower with an upright-to-spreading canopy. Allow room for a developing landscape tree and use selective pruning after harvest to keep picking manageable. This is not presented as a naturally dwarf cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sheltered position where strong winds will not continually buffet young growth. Container growing requires adequate root space and ongoing management; it should not be treated as a maintenance-free small-tree option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun, good drainage, and regular watering during establishment. Maintain adequate moisture during flowering and fruit development, adjusting for rainfall and soil conditions. Avoid continuously saturated roots. Feed according to tree size, fertilizer directions, and local guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune selectively after harvest so regrowth has time to mature before winter. Protect young plants from frost and freezing conditions in Central Florida. Monitor new foliage and flowers for pests, including distorted or blistered growth associated with lychee erinose mite; consult local Extension guidance when symptoms appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlorida harvest and My Food Forest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida planning window: June–early July.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some eastern Central Florida groves report fruit into mid-July. Timing varies with location, flowering, weather, and tree maturity; this is not a nationwide harvest calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick fully developed fruit after it has ripened on the tree. Clip mature clusters carefully and enjoy promptly. Fruit harvested too early will not develop the same sweetness and eating quality afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Calendar and My Food Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e tools to compare Brewster with earlier lychees and other fruit trees, identify overlaps, and plan a more varied garden. Record your own bloom and picking dates to refine the calendar for your site. Scan the Harvest Calendar QR on the graphic to explore the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLitchi chinensis 'Brewster'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChen Zi, Chen Tzu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-layered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-to-large; oval, textured red shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuicy, translucent white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, floral, balanced tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually noticeable; not a seedless selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVigorous, upright-to-spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune–early July; some Central Florida crops later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight and soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtect young trees from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre your Brewster Lychee trees air-layered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All our lychee trees are propagated by air layering to preserve their named varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Brewster have a small seed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt commonly has a noticeable brown seed. Remove the seed before eating; no small-seed guarantee is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it crop every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished trees can produce good crops, but bearing may be irregular or alternate between heavier and lighter years. Seasonal weather has a strong influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need two trees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single lychee tree can set fruit. Cross-pollination may improve fruit set under some conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dwarf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo dwarf habit is claimed. Brewster grows vigorously and needs space and pruning if a smaller canopy is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my tree start producing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst bearing depends on maturity, establishment, and growing conditions. Air layering preserves the variety but does not guarantee fruit on arrival or a fixed fruiting deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer nationwide shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, to eligible destinations, subject to plant-entry restrictions, selected size, weather, and checkout availability. Confirm your climate or protected growing conditions suit lychee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tree will arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect from the current nursery variants and check their actual specifications. Fruit photos illustrate the cultivar rather than the individual tree shipped. 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