| Langsat | |
| Lansium domesticum | |
| a.k.a. Lanzone |
Small, 1-2" yellow-brown skinned fruit bearing a passing resemblance to the longan. Fruits have a mild acidic grapefruit-like flavor and are tasty in their own right. The flesh is firm but juicy, and translucent white in color.
Description: Medium sized, ultra-tropical tree from 30-50ft.
Hardiness: It cannot tolerate
any cold and will defoliate at temperatures below 40F.
Growing Environment: It grows best in
humid conditions with plentiful water year-round. It is not adapted
to climates with long dry seasons.
Propagation: By seed, and by grafting. Seeds remain viable for
7-10 days. Seedling trees take 10-20 years to fruit.
Uses: Fruits are generally eaten fresh.
Native Range: Native to Malaysia and the Phillipines. The langsat is cultivated throughout Southeast Asia and is grown commercially.