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Mangifera indica
A well-known tropical fruit tree with a large crown and delicious fruits.
Application:š³Solitary (shade tree) |š¾Fruit tree
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Likes full sun
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Medium grower
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Water moderately
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Height up to 15 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Mango |
| Latin name | Mangifera indica |
| Origin | India |
| Height | Up to 15 meters; when grafted approx. 6 meters |
| Growth habit | Medium to large tree |
| Location (take into account) | Not too close to home, because of the crown |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Moderate-regular |
| Windproof | Moderate |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low, prune occasionally to maintain shape |
| Leaves | Dark green, elongated, shiny, leathery |
| Fruits | Mangoes - oval-shaped, skin can be green, yellow, red or multi-colored and becomes smooth and shiny when ripe |
| Flowers | Small and fragrant - and grow in large, showy branched flower clusters (plumes) with red stems |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | No |
| Edible | Yes |