Indian Mango
Mangifera indica
Also listed as Mangifera siamensis, Mangifera amba
Also known as Mango, Mango Tree, Common Mango
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A tropical tree prized for its delicious sweet fruits and glossy foliage. Requires warm conditions and produces fragrant flowers followed by large, oblong fruits in summer.
Why grow it
Mango offers higher yield potential and better fruit quality in tropical and subtropical climates compared to most other heat-loving fruit trees of similar size. The tree's dual value as both a productive food source and ornamental specimen with attractive foliage makes it efficient for permaculture systems with limited space. Established trees are relatively low-maintenance once past the establishment phase, requiring minimal inputs compared to temperate fruit crops.
Watch out for
Flowering and fruit set can be inconsistent in areas with high humidity or insufficient dry seasons, even within suitable climate zones. Trees may take 3 to 5 years to produce substantial fruit crops from nursery stock, and young trees benefit from staking in windy sites. Fruit drop before maturity is common under water stress, so consistent moisture during the growing season improves reliability.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
Native Range
South Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Ataulfo' and 'Alphonso' are prized for their rich, creamy flavor and small seed, while 'Kent' and 'Tommy Atkins' are popular commercial varieties known for size and disease resistance.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A tropical tree prized for its delicious sweet fruits and glossy foliage. Requires warm conditions and produces fragrant flowers followed by large, oblong fruits in summer.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Indian Mango grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Mango offers higher yield potential and better fruit quality in tropical and subtropical climates compared to most other heat-loving fruit trees of similar size. The tree's dual value as both a productive food source and ornamental specimen with attractive foliage makes it efficient for permaculture systems with limited space. Established trees are relatively low-maintenance once past the establishment phase, requiring minimal inputs compared to temperate fruit crops.
Watch out for
Flowering and fruit set can be inconsistent in areas with high humidity or insufficient dry seasons, even within suitable climate zones. Trees may take 3 to 5 years to produce substantial fruit crops from nursery stock, and young trees benefit from staking in windy sites. Fruit drop before maturity is common under water stress, so consistent moisture during the growing season improves reliability.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
Native Range
South Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Ataulfo' and 'Alphonso' are prized for their rich, creamy flavor and small seed, while 'Kent' and 'Tommy Atkins' are popular commercial varieties known for size and disease resistance.