Mauritius Lychee

Mauritius Lychee

30" Box
$1,499.00
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Mauritius Lychee

Litchi chinensis 'Mauritius'

Intoxicating Floral Aroma • Easy-Peel Spiky Red Skin • Rich & Complex Balanced Flavor

$1,499.00
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Description

The Mauritius Lychee is a globally beloved variety, famous for its stunning appearance, intoxicating aroma, and complex, rich flavor. Its fruit is a vibrant red with sharply pointed bumps and peels away effortlessly to reveal aromatic, juicy flesh. The flavor is a sophisticated blend of sweetness and tartness with deep floral and muscat grape notes. A consistent and heavy producer with a compact growth habit, 'Mauritius' is a top-tier choice for both visual impact and gourmet taste, ripening in the heart of the season.

  • Famous for its intense, perfumed aroma and rich, complex flavor.

  • Fruit has bright red, very spiky skin that is exceptionally easy to peel.

  • A consistent and heavy bearer with a more compact, rounded canopy than 'Brewster'.

  • Flavor is a deep, wine-like blend of sweetness and acidity with floral undertones.

  • The seed is small to medium, yielding a good amount of flesh.

  • A mid-season variety, typically ripening in June.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Rich, aromatic, and complex with balanced sweetness, bright acidity, and distinct floral/grape notes.

  • Texture: Very juicy and tender with a melting quality.

  • Best Uses: Arguably the best all-around lychee for fresh eating due to its perfect balance of flavor, aroma, and easy peeling. Also superb in desserts and champagne.

Quick Facts

Processed facts

  • Mature height: 15-20 ft
  • Mature spread: 12-15 ft
  • Light: Full sun (minimum 8 hours)

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  • Features:Foliage: Glossy lanceolate leaves (4-6") with leathery texture.Flowers: Fragrant yellow-green panicles in early spring.Fruit: Medium-sized (1-1.5") bright red drupes.Habit: Dense evergreen with symmetrical crown
  • Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" annually)
  • Key Advantages:Earliest ripening commercial variety.Thin, easy-to-peel rind.High flesh-to-seed ratio (70-75%).Intense floral aroma
  • Landscape Uses:Tropical fruit orchards.Commercial plantings.Shade tree for large landscapes

Faqs

Q: Why is it so popular worldwide?
A: Its winning combination of reliable heavy production, beautiful appearance, easy peeling, and a complex, aromatic flavor that appeals to a wide range of palates makes it a commercial and garden favorite.

Q: How do I know it's a 'Mauritius'?
A: Look for the vivid red color, sharply pointed bumps (more pronounced than other varieties), and the distinctive, powerful floral scent even before peeling.

Q: Is it better than 'Brewster'?
A: It depends on preference. 'Mauritius' is often preferred for fresh eating due to its aroma, easier peeling, and more complex flavor. 'Brewster' is a hardier, more vigorous grower and its balanced tangy-sweet flavor holds up better in canning. Both are excellent.

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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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