Description

A large evergreen fruit tree, presenting long, deep green, glossy lanceolate leaves and panicles of white and pink, fragrant flowers; large fruits are produced mid-late spring; sweet and juicy, great for a variety of applications, from savory to sweet

Planting & Growing

Mango will grow to be about 82 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 82 feet. It has a high canopy of foliage that sits well above the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.

This plant is typically grown in a designated edibles garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America..