Rambutan Cuttings - 5 Live 5-6" Nephelium lappaceum Tropical Fruit Tree for USDA Zones 10-12

Rambutan Cuttings - Nephelium lappaceum

These five live rambutan cuttings measure 5-6 inches each and are ideal for growing a tropical fruit tree in USDA Zones 10-12. The rambutan is an evergreen tree known for its distinctive hairy red fruit. These cuttings are shipped fresh in moist packaging, suitable for grafting to establish healthy plants.

Key Features

• Includes 5 unrooted cuttings, each 5-6 inches long
• Scientific name: Nephelium lappaceum
• Thrives in USDA Zones 10-12
• Mature height ranges from 30 to 65 feet
• Produces hairy red tropical fruit
• Requires full sun exposure
• Prefers rich, well-draining soil
• Propagation by grafting is recommended
• Evergreen tropical tree with moderate growth rate
• Needs high humidity and consistent moisture
• Ideal temperature range is 70-90°F (21-32°C)
• Fruits in 4-5 years from propagation
• Pollination requires male and female flowers on separate trees

Growing Information

Rambutan trees thrive in warm, humid climates with full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Maintaining consistent moisture and high humidity is essential for healthy growth. Because male and female flowers grow on separate trees, planting multiple cuttings can help ensure successful pollination and fruit production. Grafting is the preferred propagation method to establish strong, productive trees. Expect fruit production approximately 4 to 5 years after planting.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.