Gui Wei (桂味荔枝)

Description

Also known as Gui Zhi or Dai Lu, is a mid-season variety. It flowers from late March to late April, with slender flower branches and a flowering period of about 25 to 30 days. The fruit matures and is available from late June to early July.

Gui Wei lychee is renowned for its excellent quality, featuring a small seed, crisp and juicy flesh, sweet flavor, and a hint of osmanthus fragrance. It is the most durable lychee variety in terms of storage and transport. The fruit retains its bright red skin and flavor for several days after harvest. The fruit is round or nearly round, medium-sized, with an average weight of about 17 grams. The skin is pale red, thin, and crisp, while the flesh is milky white. The edible portion makes up 78-83% of the total fruit weight. It has a soluble solids content of 18-21%, vitamin C content of 29.48 milligrams per 100 milliliters of juice, and acidity of 0.21 grams. The seeds can be either normally developed (large seed) or degenerated (shrunken seed). Gui Wei lychee is known for its excellent hanging capability, with fruit remaining on the tree for over ten days after maturity without falling off, maintaining its sweetness and flavor with minimal impact on quality during harvesting.