Scientific Classification:

• Scientific Name: Litchi chinensis
• Common Names: Litchi, Lychee, Lychee fruit, Chinese cherry, or “All-season fruit.”
• Family: Sapindaceae
• Genus: Litchi
• Native Region: Southern China, but it is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

2. Tree Description:

• Size: The litchi tree is a medium to large evergreen tree that typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 meters (33 to 49 feet). Some varieties, when grown in optimal conditions, can even reach 20 meters (66 feet) tall.
• Leaves: The tree has compound leaves that are shiny, pinnate, and dark green in color. The leaflets are long, slender, and glossy, with a reddish to bronze tint when young.
• Flowers: Litchi trees produce small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in large panicles. The flowers are fragile and have a slight fragrance.
• Bark: The bark of the litchi tree is rough and grayish-brown. It tends to have a distinctive texture that becomes fissured with age.
• Roots: Litchi trees have shallow roots, but they spread widely to search for water and nutrients. They prefer well-drained soils.