Litchi chinensis 'Kwai mi'

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A perennial monoecious evergreen tree.
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Sexuality monoecy
Pollination entomogamy
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China origin. One of the best lychee cultivars. Different forms and variants present. Other names: Gui Wei, Kwai mei, Kwai May (China). Season: late June to early July (Northem Hemisphere). Origin: Tree: upright, with scattered branches, light green elongated-elliptic leaflets with inward folded margins. Strong tendency for biennial bearing. Fruit: round, 15-22 g, thin skin, light red color, very spiny or sharp protuberances. Flesh: milky white, firm, sweet, very juicy, with cinnamon flavor or osmanthus aroma, edible portion 75% to 81 %, TSS 18% to 21 %. Most seeds are small and aborted.
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Litchi chinensis 'Kwai mi'