White Longan Plant

Fruit Characteristics

Size: About 2.5 to 3 centimeters in diameter, often slightly larger than standard longan varieties.

Outer Shell: Thin, leathery, and slightly rough, ranging from pale ivory, off-white, to light beige or yellowish-brown.

Inner Pulp: Crystal-clear, thick, and translucent white. It surrounds a single hard, shiny black seed, creating an eyeball-like appearance that gives the fruit its "dragon's eye" nickname.

Seeds: Typically small, giving the fruit a high flesh-to-seed ratio.

Taste and Texture

Flavor: Exceptionally sweet and refreshing (measuring high on the Brix scale around 19–22°) with delicate floral and honey-like notes, carrying much less muskiness than common longan varieties.

Texture: Tender, juicy, succulent, and slightly firmer or drier than a standard juicy lychee.

Tree and Cultivation

Plant Size: Grows as a compact evergreen tree, typically reaching 10 to 20 feet tall with a dense canopy of glossy green leaves.

Climate: Thrives best in warm tropical and subtropical environments with high humidity.

Soil & Care: Requires fertile, well-draining loamy soil, regular watering, and full sunlight. For home gardeners in regions like West Bengal, you can look into local suppliers such as Nishat Nursery West Bengal or other regional plant vendors.

Uses and Benefits

Culinary: Eaten fresh out-of-hand, or added to Asian desserts, fruit salads, smoothies, and sweet soups.

Nutrition: Packed with Vitamin C, B vitamins, and essential minerals like potassium, copper, and phosphorus while remaining low in calories.