<p><i>Dimocarpus longan</i>, a subtropical species that thrives in tropical climates, requires distinct seasonal changes for optimal flowering, with abundant blooms occurring during a short, cool winter period. Despite the consistent climate typically associated with the tropics, longan trees in these regions may exhibit irregular flowering and biennial fruiting, leading to occasional fluctuations in yield. Pollination of the flowers is facilitated by insects or wind, with studies showing a significant increase in yield when integrated bee farming is implemented in the orchard (Kongpitak et al. (1986). Longan can be propagated through seed, grafting, or air-layering, but farmers must contend with pests such as bats, which can wreak havoc during the fruiting season. To protect against such threats, costly measures like installing protective netting around the orchard or individual trees are often necessary.</p>

<h2>References</h2>
<p><b>Kongpitak, P. Akratanakul, P., Malaiphan, S.</b> (1986). Study on pollination of longan by using honey bee as insect pollinator. https://agris.fao.org/agris</p>

Dimocarpus longan (Sapindaceae)