Dimocarpus australianus

[druss]

I thought this may interest some forum members. Above is some pictures of my Dimocarpus Australianus. The first, second, seventh and eigth pic are of my original seedling purchased in 2008. When I bought it, it was about 20cm tall and as you can see its about 1.75m tall now after 6 odd years and yet to flower. Pic nine shows an example of the one of the largest leaves on it compared to my kohala seedling. The Pics three, four, five, six and ten show dimocarpus australianus grafted to a dimocarpus longan rootstock. The grafts were done by a very talented friend back in mid January. Pic ten was taken today, you can see a second one in the background. They actually appear to be more vigorous on the longan rootstock. If they take I intend to do more next year as I am the only person in Perth with one and want to ensure it isnt lost. 

[davidgarcia899]

Obviously these havent fruited, but have you ever tried the fruit? or now anyone who has?

[druss]

Updated pic of my grafted longans

[druss]

Note the different bark colours

[starling1]

Very rare tree that, Druss. Never tried the fruit, is it any good?

[druss]

I havent tasted it yet though I'm told it tastes similar to normal longan  if a bit juicier. My seedling is 7 years old so it must be close to fruiting. Im reluctant to force it with potassium in case I lose it, this is one of the reasons i tried grafting it to normal longan. Im going to graft 10 or 20 this summer and give them to dedicated people who will share the seeds.

[starling1]

I havent tasted it yet though I'm told it tastes similar to normal longan  if a bit juicier. My seedling is 7 years old so it must be close to fruiting. Im reluctant to force it with potassium in case I lose it, this is one of the reasons i tried grafting it to normal longan. Im going to graft 10 or 20 this summer and give them to dedicated people who will share the seeds.

Keep me in mind, I'd like to have a go. Prefer to grow aussie natives when its viable, they're under represented in my patch.

[druss]

No problems, will let you know as soon as i can.

[Paulis1984]

Starling1, not accepting PMs? Possible to get in ahold of you somehow? thanks

[druss]

Try starling2 i think is his user name now.

[druss]

My dimocarpus australianus finally fruited.

[druss]

A few were curious about the fruit so I took some comparison pics with store bought Thailand longans.

[druss]

The flesh of the native longan is scant but very juicy. Also this tree is just over 7 years old and only just a shade under 2m, so its a much smaller/slower growing species.

[Raulglezruiz]

Congrats on your native Longan fruiting!!  Looks very juicy and the fact that is a slow grower and smaller tree is an advantage for those trying to save space!

[druss]

Some updated pics of the native longan grafted to kohala seedling. Dont think i will ever lose track of the graft union.