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Haew

Variety of Longan · Dimocarpus longan
Longan with especially crisp, firm flesh - valued for drying and canning.
Also known as: Haeo, Haew
Edible value7Medicinal value3Other uses3
🇹🇭 Thailand

Taste & characteristics

Taste

crispsweet

Profile

Parentage
Traditionelle thailändische Selektion
Pollination
dioecious – separate male and female plants
Fruit weight
13 g

Description

Fruit

Medium-large fruit with very firm, crisp aril (haew = water chestnut) and good sugar-acid balance.

Growth

Robust, productive tree; a core cultivar in northern Thai longan production.

Yield

High yields; the firm flesh suits drying and canning.

Notes

Popular for dried longan and canned products.

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