Lychee Fruit Tree Plant, 4 Inc Potted, Lychee Plant Live Sweet Fruit Plant | Tropical plantsLychee Tree (Litchi chinensis) Growing Guide The lychee tree is a subtropical fruit tree that thrives in warm climates with mild winters. It is prized for its sweet, aromatic fruit and attractive evergreen foliage. WHERE IT GROWS BEST USDA Zones 10a 11b (Ideal) South Florida Hawaii Coastal Southern California USDA Zone 9b (Possible with Care) Only in areas with minimal frost Cold protection required during winter Fruit production may be inconsistent