Litchi Chinensis BREWSTER LYCHEE TREE 1 GALLON, grown from seed Litchi Chinensis BREWSTER LYCHEE TREE 1 GALLON, grown from seed Subtropical and tropical areas of the world. Reliable bearing and highest production occurs in subtropical and Mediterranean-type climates. Areas with significant altitude may also be productive. Trees may grow to 40 ft (12 m) in height and have a beautiful, dense, rounded, symmetrical canopy extending nearly to the ground. Trees are very attractive with dark green foliage and reddish-colored fruit. Typically major limbs of nontrained trees begin within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the ground. Flowers are small, greenish, and are borne on a large thyrse (a many-flowered inflorescence) which emerges at the ends of branches anytime from late December to April (more commonly February and March) in Florida. There are three flower types: two male types (called M1 and M2) and one female (called F). In general, the M1 flowers open first, female flowers (F) open second, and M2 flowers open third.