Mauritius Lychees

The Mauritius lychee is a highly-valued commercial variety, particularly favored for its **consistent, heavy production** and **early harvest** (often weeks before other types). | Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Appearance** | Medium-sized, heart-shaped fruit with **reddish-pink to pinkish-green** skin that is slightly rough. | | **Flavor** | A signature flavor that is **sweet with a distinct, balanced tartness** (sub-acidic), often described as **spicy or exotically perfumed**. | | **Flesh** | Translucent white, juicy, and very fragrant. | | **Seed** | Known for producing a **good proportion of fruit with the highly-desired small, shriveled "chicken-tongue" seed**, increasing the edible flesh. | | **Tree** | A **reliable, heavy bearer** that is moderately cold-tolerant. |