Lychee - Varieties
Brewster
The "Brewster" lychee is a popular variety, particularly appreciated in Florida for its large, deep red fruits with a pronounced flavor. The trees have vigorous growth, which makes them an ideal choice for commercial cultivation. The variety is good at disease resistance, adapts to warm climates, and has a late harvest.
Calcutia
The "Calcutia" variety of lychees is known in India and appreciated for its large fruits of about 22 grams. Deep red, this variety is characterized by compact growth but does not have a great tolerance to drought.
Ha-Kip
The "Ha-Kip" lychee is a coveted variety for its exceptional qualities. The fruits are generous and distinguished by an exquisite flavor, small seeds, and an intense red color. This variety combines several attributes sought after by growers.