Mangifera indica
(Mick Burgess)
Higher classification - Anacardioideae
Kingdom - Plantae
Family - Anacardiaceae
Rank - Genus
Order - Spindles
There are nearly 300 different types of mango.
The oldest living mango tree is 300 years old and is found in East Khandesh.
Rich in vitamins A, C & D.
Tree maintenance
Pruning - no pruning is usually needed. Train the tree to have a single main stem, with side branching within its first years of growth. Remove dead, damaged or diseased branches.
Apply a potassium enriched complete organic during the warmer months to encourage healthy stem and leaf growth, as well as promote flowering and fruiting.
Mulch the base of the tree each spring.
Keep tree well-watered from spring to autumn but water sparingly in late winter, before the onset of flowering. Once established it won’t require much watering.
(Mick Burgess)
Higher classification - Anacardioideae
Kingdom - Plantae
Family - Anacardiaceae
Rank - Genus
Order - Spindles
There are nearly 300 different types of mango.
The oldest living mango tree is 300 years old and is found in East Khandesh.
Rich in vitamins A, C & D.
Tree maintenance
Pruning - no pruning is usually needed. Train the tree to have a single main stem, with side branching within its first years of growth. Remove dead, damaged or diseased branches.
Apply a potassium enriched complete organic during the warmer months to encourage healthy stem and leaf growth, as well as promote flowering and fruiting.
Mulch the base of the tree each spring.
Keep tree well-watered from spring to autumn but water sparingly in late winter, before the onset of flowering. Once established it won’t require much watering.
July 2023