Chompoo Longan

Botanical Name: Dimocarpus longan 'Chompoo'

Common Names: Chompoo Longan, Choompoo Longan, Pink Longan

Chompoo Longan is a highly prized Thai variety famous for its exceptionally sweet, juicy fruit and crisp texture. The translucent flesh often shows a subtle, beautiful pinkish hue, setting it apart from standard varieties. It grows as an attractive evergreen tree that copes very well in local Perth backyards when protected from harsh, dry summer winds.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 3-5m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 6.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun with shelter from strong, dry winds

Minimum pot year 5: 60L pot

Time to fruit age: 2-3 years from air-layered or grafted stock

Chompoo Longan forms a dense, compact tree with deep green, glossy leaves. It thrives in well-draining, compost-rich soils and likes consistent moisture while developing its heavy fruit clusters. It is slightly hardier and more cold-tolerant than lychees, making it a reliable performer in suburban Perth gardens. It handles pot life well or can be planted straight into a sheltered spot in the ground.

Interesting Notes:
The name 'Chompoo' means pink in Thai, referring to the delicate pink tint of the flesh. It features a small seed and a very high flesh ratio, giving you more sweet, fragrant fruit per pick.

It is a top pick for fruit collectors wanting a premium quality longan with incredible flavour and high yields.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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