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Mangifera indica (Mango)

Other names: Mango tree

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Species
M. indica is a tender, upright to rounded, evergreen or semi-evergreen tree with oblong to broadly lance-shaped, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and erect, pyramidal, branching clusters of fragrant, yellow or pink flowers from late sprint into summer followed by round to oval, often red-flushed, yellow, green or orange, fruit with edible, sweet, yellow to orange flesh.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
30 m 10 m 10-20 years
98 ft 32 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately in growth. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in loose, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Allow adequate space for large cultivars.

Suggested uses

Sub-Tropical, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Rounded

Native to

Himalayas, Myanmar, Thailand, China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Leaves are toxic if ingested. Sap and fruit skin may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.

Plant care

Pruning

Unless you have a dwarf cultivar, will need restrictive pruning/root pruning if grown in containers under glass. Outdoors, prune to maintain an open habit, allowing for air circulation.

Propagation methods

Seed, Grafting

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting. Sow seed when ripe on moist compost in a warm, shaded site. Once seedling is transplanted to final location, feed monthly and water well in the first year.

Pests

Thrips

Vine weevil

Caterpillars

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Leaf spot

Train stone fruit trees in spring (optional)

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Propagate from grafting in winter (advanced)

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

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