Kohala Hawaii Dragon Eye Longan (Dimocarpus longan 'Kohala'), Hawaii's commercial standard introduced from Thailand via Florida, produces abundant clusters of large 2.5-3 cm round fruits with thin tan-brown leathery skin enclosing translucent juicy white flesh and glossy black seed resembling mythical dragon eyes, delivering musky-sweet grape-lychee flavor with aromatic crisp texture superior to Asian cultivars. Grafted plants ensure vigorous dense growth to 15-25 ft with dark green glossy leaves and showy wine-colored new flushes, prolific yields within 1-2 years, outstanding disease/insect resistance, and adaptation to Indian humid subtropics from Kerala to coastal Maharashtra while thriving full sun acidic soils. The 1–2 feet sapling fruits midsummer, perfect home gardens seeking reliable Hawaiian longan excellence.​

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 live Kohala Hawaii Dragon Eye Longan grafted fruit plant

• Height at dispatch: approximately 1–2 feet

• Premium Hawaiian variety for large sweet translucent eye fruits, rapid production, and superior resilience

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

KEY FEATURES 🌟

• 🍈 Fast-growing evergreen with leathery elliptic leaves bearing heavy drooping clusters rich in vitamin C (daily requirement), potassium, B-vitamins, polyphenols supporting immunity boost, heart protection, skin collagen, digestion, stress relief​

• 🌸 Spring white flowers; honeyed musky perfume​

• 💪 Acid-loving (pH 5-6.5 sandy loam); frost hardy to 27°F​

• 🌦 Midsummer harvest; self-fertile heavy bearer​

• 🌱 Small shiny seed; long shelf life​

PLANTING & CARE 🌱

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

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

• 💧 Watering: Regular moist; drought tolerant mature​

• 🌿 Mulching: Pine bark acidity

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

• 🧴 Fertilizing: Acidic NPK spring micronutrients​

BENEFITS & USES 🍽️

• 🍈 Fresh clusters, sticky rice, longevity teas; gourmet fresh​

• 💪 Antioxidant sleep aid; superior nutrition​

• 🌳 Ornamental screen; wine-red flushes

• 🎁 Hawaiian prestige gift

• 🐝 Pollinator magnet