Kohala Longan

Kohala Longan

30" Box
$1,499.00
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Kohala Longan

Dimocarpus longan

The "King of Longan" • Largest & Sweetest Fruit • Exceptionally Heavy & Reliable Producer

$1,499.00
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Description

The Kohala Longan is the undisputed king of its kind, revered for producing the largest, sweetest, and most luxurious fruit in the longan family. This magnificent evergreen tree offers not just beauty with its dense, glossy canopy, but also a remarkably heavy and reliable harvest of grape-sized gems. Each thin, brown shell cracks easily to reveal a thick, succulent, snow-white aril that is incredibly sweet, juicy, and floral, with a minimal seed. For a taste of tropical indulgence and a highly productive shade tree, Kohala stands as the premier choice.

  • Universally acclaimed as the best commercial and home garden variety, known for its superior fruit size, sweetness, and yield.

  • Produces very large, round fruit with a thin, brittle brown shell that is easy to peel.

  • The aril (flesh) is exceptionally thick, crisp, juicy, and sweet with a distinct floral, muscat-like flavor and a very small seed.

  • A vigorous, self-pollinating evergreen tree that bears heavy, reliable crops once established.

  • Can grow large (30-40 ft) but is readily maintained at a manageable height (10-15 ft) with annual pruning after harvest.

  • Requires a warm, subtropical to tropical climate and full sun for optimal fruiting.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Intensely sweet and aromatic with rich honey and floral notes, far surpassing common longan varieties.

  • Texture: Crisp, incredibly juicy, and gelatinous—like a perfect lychee but with a more substantial bite.

  • Best Uses: The ultimate fresh-eating longan, best enjoyed straight from the shell. Also excellent in fruit salads, desserts, cocktails, or dried.

Quick Facts

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  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Long oval-shaped leaves, dark green, smooth-edged with clear veins.Flowers: Small, yellow-white flowers, bloom in June, self-pollinating, with a flowering-to-harvest period of 140 to 190 days.Fruit: Round, approximately the size of grapes, with thin, brown skin that is easy to peel; white, juicy, and sweet flesh with a rich flavor, contains a non-edible, shiny brown seed at the center.Flavor: Sweet, juicy, with a rich fruit flavor
  • Mature Height: 30-40 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Known as the "king of longan" due to its large fruit size, high yield, unique sweetness, and floral fragrance.High-yielding variety with a great flavor profile.Can be eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, desserts, or cocktails for a unique flavor, or used in soups and dried for long-term storage
  • Landscape Uses:Ideal for tropical gardens or orchards.Can be used in ornamental and edible landscaping
  • Additional Features:Fruit Protection: If birds become a problem, protect the fruit by using paper bags or net bags to cover the fruit. Habit: Evergreen fruit tree with a moderate growth rate, needs full sun for optimal growth

Faqs

Q: How does Kohala compare to regular longan from the store?
A: There is no comparison. Kohala fruit is significantly larger, sweeter, juicier, and has a thicker flesh and smaller seed than typical commercial longans. It represents a major upgrade in flavor and eating experience.

Q: How long until it starts bearing fruit?
A: A grafted Kohala longan tree will typically begin to bear a light crop within 2-3 years after planting in the ground. Substantial, reliable harvests can be expected by years 4-5.

Q: Does it need a lot of water?
A: It requires consistent, deep watering, especially during flowering and fruit development. However, it is somewhat drought-tolerant once mature. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. A thick mulch layer helps retain moisture.

Q: How do I protect the fruit from birds?
A: As the fruit clusters mature, they become highly attractive to birds. The most effective method is to bag entire fruit clusters with fruit protection bags or fine mesh netting once the fruits have reached marble size.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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