The Brewster Lychee is a classic, time-tested workhorse and one of the most widely planted commercial varieties in the Western hemisphere. This vigorous tree produces large clusters of medium to large, dark red fruit with a good balance of sweetness and refreshing tartness. While it can exhibit a tendency for biennial bearing (heavy crop one year, light the next), its overall productivity, reliable flavor, and good cold tolerance make it a foundational and dependable choice for home orchards in subtropical climates like Florida.

• A classic commercial and home garden variety known for its reliability and good flavor.

• Fruit is medium to large, with dark red skin that becomes smoother as it ripens.

• Flavor is a perfect, crowd-pleasing balance of sweet and tart.

• A vigorous, fast-growing tree that can become quite large (20-25 ft) if unpruned.

• Known for a tendency toward biennial bearing; crop thinning after a heavy bloom can help regulate production.

• Shows better cold tolerance than some other varieties, making it suitable for marginal subtropical areas.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Well-balanced, tangy-sweet with a rich, classic lychee flavor.

• Texture: Juicy and firm, though slightly less crisp than some other varieties.

• Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating and is the primary variety used for canning lychees in syrup due to its balanced flavor and good texture.