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Mangifera, Common Mango, Indian Mango 'Tommy Atkins'

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Mangifera indica by WalterT
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Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mangifera (man-GEF-er-uh)
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Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Venice, Florida

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WalterT
San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2004 | positive

Tommy Atkins is usually one of the earliest of the mangos imported from Mexico to California, and no doubt elsewhere, starting in June. ...Read More

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