Diamond River Dragon Eye Longan (Dimocarpus longan 'Diamond River'), a prized Thai cultivar celebrated for superior fruit quality, produces abundant clusters of round 2-3 cm fruits with thin reddish-brown leathery skin enclosing exceptionally translucent crystal-clear white flesh and glossy black seed resembling mythical dragon eyes, delivering intense sweet floral fragrance with grape-lychee notes and smooth juicy texture. Grafted plants ensure fast vigorous growth to 6-10m with drooping thick branches and oblong blunt-tipped leaves (10-20 cm), prolific yields within 2-3 years, disease resistance, and adaptation to Indian humid tropics from Kerala to Northeast while thriving full sun acidic soils. The 1–2 feet sapling fruits summer monsoons, perfect home gardens seeking premium longan excellence surpassing standard varieties.​

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 live Diamond River Dragon Eye Longan grafted fruit plant

• Height at dispatch: approximately 1–2 feet

• Premium Thai variety for crystal-clear sweet translucent fruits, rapid growth, and heavy clustering

• Ideal for pots, balconies, humid tropics, or exotic collections

KEY FEATURES 🌟

• 🍈 Fast-growing evergreen tree with leathery elliptic leaves bearing pendulous clusters rich in vitamin C, potassium, polyphenols (gallic/ellagic acid), B-vitamins supporting immunity boost, cardiovascular health, skin collagen synthesis, digestion aid, stress reduction​

• 🌸 June-August peak; intoxicating honey-floral perfume​

• 💪 Acid-loving (pH 5-6.5 sandy loam); drought tolerant established​

• 🌦 Multiple flushes warm climates; self-fertile prolific​

• 🌱 Single shiny black seed; dried export superior​

PLANTING & CARE 🌱

• 🌤 Light: Full sun 6-8 hours sweetness maximization​

• 🪴 Soil: Acidic well-drained loamy/peat enriched organics​

• 💧 Watering: Consistent moist establishment; reduce mature​

• 🌿 Mulching: Pine bark maintains acidity

• ✂️ Pruning: Post-harvest multi-trunk shaping​

• 🧴 Fertilizing: Acidic NPK spring; micronutrients fruiting​

BENEFITS & USES 🍽️

• 🍈 Fresh peeled clusters, sticky rice desserts, herbal longevity teas; Chinese medicine staple​

• 💪 Antioxidant anti-inflammatory powerhouse; sleep enhancement​

• 🌳 Privacy screen ornamental; fragrant summer

• 🎁 Premium wellness spectacle gift

• 🐝 Pollinator essential