Scientific Classification:

• Scientific Name: Nephelium lappaceum
• Common Name: Rambutan, Hairy Lychee, Tropical Rambutan
• Family: Sapindaceae
• Genus: Nephelium
• Native Region: Southeast Asia, but now grown in tropical regions worldwide.

2. Tree Description:

• Size: The rambutan tree is a medium-sized evergreen tree that typically grows to a height of 12 to 20 meters (39 to 66 feet). In some cases, it can be pruned to a smaller size, especially in commercial orchards.
• Leaves: The leaves of the rambutan tree are shiny, leathery, and opposite in arrangement. They are elliptical in shape and dark green on the upper side, with lighter green undersides.
• Flowers: The tree produces small, yellowish-white to greenish flowers that are borne in long panicles. These flowers are highly fragrant and attract bees and other pollinators.
• Bark: The bark of the rambutan tree is grayish-brown and smooth when young but can become fissured and rough with age.
• Roots: Rambutan trees have shallow, wide-spreading roots, which require well-draining soil to prevent root rot.