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Kohala
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Kohala is a Hawaii-associated longan cultivar—productive in suitable subtropical niches, with good-sized fruit and sweet flesh popular in US specialty tropical orchards. Extends longan culture beyond Asian homeland climates where winters are mild enough. Clusters can be heavy with care. US farmers’ markets sell Kohala as local tropical luxury. Harvest mature and handle shells gently. Dry small batches in dehydrators for tea. Protect blooms from untimely rain and wind when possible.
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Kohala longan was selected and grown in Hawaiian tropical agriculture.
Florida and Hawaii specialty growers expanded Kohala plantings.
Mainland exotic fruit hobbyists sought Kohala trees.
Kohala remained a top US-named longan cultivar.