Kwai May Pink Lychee

Botanical Name: Litchi chinensis

Common Names: Kwai Mai Pink, B3, Bosworth 3

Kwai Mai Pink is the most popular lychee for Australian backyards because it handles various climates and produces consistent crops every year. The fruit has a gorgeous pink-red skin and a very small seed, leaving more of that sweet, translucent flesh to enjoy. It is a reliable, heavy bearer that is much easier to grow than other finicky lychee varieties.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 2-4m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 6.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun (protect from wind and frost when young)

Minimum pot year 5: 75L pot

Time to fruit age: 2-3 years from marcot/air-layer

Kwai Mai Pink grows into a beautiful, rounded evergreen tree with glossy leaves. In Perth, it needs a spot sheltered from hot, drying winds and regular deep watering during summer. It is self-fertile, so you only need one tree to get a harvest. For best results in WA, use an acidic fertiliser and maintain a thick layer of organic mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.

Interesting Notes:

This variety is famous for its "chicken tongue" seeds, which are tiny and shrivelled, giving you a better fruit-to-seed ratio. It was originally developed in China but has become the gold standard for Australian growers due to its excellent shelf life and sweet, floral flavour.

Kwai Mai Pink is the perfect choice for anyone wanting a tropical taste in a suburban garden.

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

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