| Age: | Young (1-3 years) |
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| Feature: | Evergreen |
| Function: | Clean Air |
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Origin and Historical Background: Originating from the Indo-Burmese region of South Asia, the Mango tree has been in cultivation for over 4,000 years. It holds a place of reverence in the cultures and religions of the region, symbolizing love, fertility, and prosperity. From its ancient roots, the mango has spread to become a beloved and vital crop in nearly every tropical and subtropical region across the globe, a true testament to its universal appeal.
Health and Environmental Benefits: The Mango fruit is a nutritional powerhouse. It is famously rich in Vitamin C, which is essential for immune function, and is an excellent source of Vitamin A (through beta-carotene), which supports eye health. It also provides significant dietary fiber, aiding in digestion. Acting as an excellent carbon sink to combat climate change. Its broad canopy provides shade that can lower local temperatures, and its root system helps prevent soil erosion.
Care and Cultivation Guide: The Mango tree is a durable and highly productive plant when its key needs are met.
Light: Requires Full Sun. At least 6-8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day is essential for healthy growth and fruiting.
Soil: The most critical factor is Excellent Drainage. Mango trees are highly susceptible to root rot in waterlogged soil. They thrive in deep, sandy loam but can adapt to other soil types as long as they do not retain excessive water.
Watering: Practice Deep Watering, then Allow the Soil to Dry between sessions. Young trees require more consistent moisture. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, but regular watering during flowering and fruit development is crucial for a good harvest.
Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer during the vegetative growth period. Prior to the flowering season, switch to a fertilizer lower in nitrogen and higher in phosphorus and potassium to promote blooming and fruit quality.
Climate: The Mango is a tropical tree and is not frost-tolerant. It grows best in USDA Zones 10-11.
Multifunctional Versatility: Beyond its role as a fruit producer, the Mango tree is a valuable landscape asset. It is one of the best shade trees for tropical climates, creating a cool and pleasant micro-environment. In many cultures, every part of the tree-from its leaves and bark to its seeds-is used in traditional medicine and crafts. A mature mango tree can become a living landmark, a generational feature of a family home or community.
Additional Features and Advantages:
The "King of Fruits": Leverage its global reputation as one of the most desirable fruits in the world.
Grafted for Superior Results: Our trees are grafted, not seed-grown. This guarantees the fruit will be true to the desired cultivar and that the tree will begin bearing fruit in just 3-5 years, versus 8-10 years for a seedling.
Incredible Cultivar Diversity: We can supply a wide range of popular commercial cultivars to meet specific market demands for flavor, color, and fiber content.
High Productivity: A healthy, mature mango tree is incredibly productive, yielding hundreds of fruits in a single season, ensuring a strong return on investment.
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