Longan Trees
Dimocarpus longan — South China
Where to buy Longan trees in Australia
| Nursery | Availability | Ships to |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybird Nursery | 4 in stock (7 varieties) | NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT |
| Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery | 3 in stock (3 varieties) | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, ACT |
| Ross Creek Tropicals | 3 in stock (4 varieties) | NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT |
| Forever Seeds | 1 in stock (1 varieties) | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT |
| Guildford Garden Centre | 1 in stock (1 varieties) | Perth metro only |
| Perth Mobile Nursery | 1 in stock (1 varieties) | Perth metro only |
| Fruit Tree Cottage | out of stock (1 varieties) | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT |
| Fruit Tree Lane | out of stock (2 varieties) | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT |
Growing Longan in Australia
Longan is a tropical fruit tree closely related to lychee, producing clusters of small, brown-skinned fruit with translucent white flesh and a distinctive musky sweetness. It is well-established in coastal Queensland and has become increasingly popular in subtropical and warm temperate regions. Tracked varieties include Haew (a Thai variety producing large, high-quality fruit, widely considered the premium table selection) and Kohala (a Hawaiian variety suited to slightly cooler conditions, commonly sold as marcotted trees). Longan needs a cool, dry period in winter to initiate flowering, but cannot tolerate frost. This makes it better suited to cooler subtropical areas than lychee. Trees prefer deep, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5) and regular moisture during fruit development. Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilise with a balanced tropical fertiliser, avoiding excessive nitrogen once trees are mature. Longan produces fruit in clusters from December to February in most Australian regions. In WA, longan can be grown successfully in the Kimberley and in frost-free coastal Perth gardens with warm microclimates. Movement of longan plant material into WA should be confirmed with state biosecurity authorities. Marcotted (air-layered) trees maintain true-to-type performance and are preferred over seedlings.
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All Longan varieties (20 listed)
| Variety | Nursery | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONGAN ( Dimocarpus Longan ) Seedling Organic Plant Fruit Tree | Forever Seeds | $15.00 | In stock |
| Longan - Seedling | Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery | $19.75 | In stock |
| Longan | Ladybird Nursery | $19.75 | In stock |
| Longan (Kohala) Fruit Tree | Ladybird Nursery | $69.00 | In stock |
| Longan Haew | Ladybird Nursery | $69.00 | In stock |
| Longan Chompoo | Ladybird Nursery | $69.00 | In stock |
| Longan - Kohala | Ross Creek Tropicals | $69.90 | In stock |
| Longan Haew | Ross Creek Tropicals | $69.90 | In stock |
| Longan - Kohala (Marcot) | Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery | $74.00 | In stock |
| Longan - Haew | Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery | $79.00 | In stock |
| Longan Choompoo | Ross Creek Tropicals | $79.90 | In stock |
| Longan – Kohala | Guildford Garden Centre | $114.99 | In stock |
| Longan Kohala Fruit Tree | Perth Mobile Nursery | $650.00 | In stock |
| Longan Trees – 50mm pots | Fruit Tree Lane | $5.50 | Out of stock |
| Longan Trees – 90mm pots | Fruit Tree Lane | $14.00 | Out of stock |
| Longan Cats Eye | Ladybird Nursery | $34.00 | Out of stock |
| Longan - Fijian | Ross Creek Tropicals | $59.90 | Out of stock |
| Longan Biew Kiew | Ladybird Nursery | $69.00 | Out of stock |
| Longan 'Fijian' | Ladybird Nursery | $69.00 | Out of stock |
| Longan | Kohala | Fruit Tree Cottage | $75.00 | Out of stock |
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