Mango (Mangifera indica)

Mango is a large, evergreen tropical tree famous for its delicious, juicy fruits. It has dense, dark green, leathery leaves and produces panicles of small, fragrant flowers. The fruit varies in size, shape, and color. A beloved fruit tree throughout the tropics.

Botanical Profile

Cultivation and Varieties

Full sun and well-drained soil. Tropical to subtropical; frost-sensitive. Hundreds of cultivars exist. The fruit is eaten fresh, in smoothies, chutneys, and desserts. A long-lived tree that provides shade and bounty. The king of tropical fruits.