I'm in NE Phoenix (Desert Ridge area) and have a Glenn mango tree that produced the very first year here. I've been around the block, so to speak, and I have never seen 'Rapoza' mango trees. Perhaps a nursery in Hawaii could ship you a small plant since that is where they are more popular. What specifically do you like about this mango?

California would be your best bet (I'm from there originally). Try Exotica nursery or California Tropical Fruit tree nursery. Both in Vista, California.

Mango site you have probably already found in case you can't find 'Rapoza':

http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango-viewer/index.htm

Good luck with your search. I hope you have a nice south wall for it to keep it warmer in winter.

If you find Rapoza and it turns out to be a good choice here, I will share budwood to graft with you so we can extend our mango season and varieties!

One more thing. I have personally eaten 'Keitt' mangos that they grow in Coachella (California low desert). They are very tasty too and quite large sized fruit. The tree itself gets big too though (open growth habit -not compact)if space is a consideration but I suppose you can try to prune it to keep it within acceptable bounds.

Hey there sonotaps. Well, frankly, the guy at the the nursery in HI just RAVED about the flavor and its lack of fiber. Hmmm, I just looked up the Glenn mango also. Sounds tempting, especially since I cant seem to find a nursery that will ship to me here in good ol AZ. Care to elaborate on its care and flavor?

Okay, scratch the Glenn. Im sold on the Keitt. And, we can definitely trade budwood. Tired of trying to track down rapoza. Got a good local source for the Keitt you could recommend? Shipping can sometimes be the killer on these, and I could go for a 7-10 gallon start on this one...

What changed your mind on the Glenn? I love it. Both Glenn and Keitt are perfect as one is early (Glenn) and one is late season (Keitt) for a perfect 'mango summer'.

Try Tropica Mango at 3015 E. Baseline, Phoenix. Baker's carrys mangos but I think they are Manila mangos (La Verne is a big Cal. grower that propagates these).

If you don't find the Keitt at Tropica Mango, a trip to California is in order. That's what I have done so many times because I am picky about varieties and won't 'settle'.

What part of town do you live in? Cold area?
Good luck.

No, my area stays pretty warm. Plus, block fence and a sourthern exposure should keep the frost away. Though last winter we did have a few days of it. Frankly, your experience with the Glenn, along with a few internet searches on the types you mentioned, sold me. The Keitt sounds like a good choice because youve already got Glenn. Budwood is fairly easy to graft.
Tried Steve at Tropica, but all he's got are some philipine types, didnt mention any Keitt or Glenn. Trips to CA come pretty frequently for me anyway. BUT, Im wondering about time of year: This probably shouldnt happen until the spring. Unless you have experience to the contrary?

You could plant now (like, right now!) - still some warm days left) but it may be optimal to plant in late Feb. at the earliest. The soil temps need to be warm to establish tropicals before winter. Probably early March or possibly mid-late Feb. after the fear of any possible frost.

When the tree is small the first year, you should screen it with shade cloth when it gets REALLY hot. Mulch heavily too.

Good luck.

Roger that sonotaps. Im already on the situation, lining up resources. Im going to install a little "palapa" in the back yard (basically a beer hut) to provide shade for the young mango, as well as provide some trellising for the thomson seedless and 'fantasy' grape vines Ive got going. Wish me luck, keep in touch and lets do that budwood exchange!

It's easy to find me here...and I definitely would like to do that budwood exchange or anything else we might have to share!

Indeed, good luck!

If you guys don't mind. Let me get on board here too. Maybe a bit late too late to start grafting but would like to exchange some budwood next spring. I got Nam Doc Mai. Just recently grafted a seedling with Manilla and an unknown Thai variety. Finally tasted a fruit from the Nam Doc Mai. I've been having problems with immature cracking of the fruit. They don't seem to do well in my place. This one was small, only about 4inches long and 2inches wide, lol. I know it should get larger though. But it was sweet and completely fiberless & almost seedless(it was paper thin, no viable seed). Darn thing is blooming again.

I think thats a great idea. I recently read a piece posted on the 'net about a guy who had to sell his uncles old place in hawaii. The thing he was going to miss most was the multiple-variety grafted mango tree. Id love to get a multiple variety tree going. In a few years, we can all have some great, season long, mango parties! BTW, the Keitt should be here soon. Im going to over-winter it in my greenhouse, then plant in early spring. That might be a good time to do the budwood exchange.
DD

I think thats a great idea. I love the idea of multi-variety mangos. Read a great story about one in hawaii the other day. Mine is heading here now, we'll be sure to get a swap going come springtime.
DD

Sounds good to me.

Here's my mulitgrafted mango. I'm still working on it. But so far it has a manilla mango and some kind of Thai cultivar. I'm working on getting a nam doc mai on it. There's only one branch left from the original rootstock. Its the on top to the left of the branch with the new growth flush. I just couldn't stand to graft over everything, I just have to know what kind of fruit this seedling will produce.

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TROPICA MANGO HAS MULTIPLE VARITIES OF MANGOES. I WAS THERE ABOUT TREE WEEKS AGO AND BOUGHT A NICE NAM DOC, BUT THEY ALSO HAD VALENCIA PRIDE, ELEPHANT, KEITT, GLENN, PARIS, BAILEYS MARVEL, CUSHMAN, MANGO DE ORO, AND WELL I CANT REMEMBER WHAT ELSE. OH AND THEY HAD MANILA TOO, THAT WAS THE ONLY ONE FROM LAVERNE.

Here is a link that might be useful: TROPICA MANGO NURSERY

Just a follow up. I was at Tropica and they had Kent, Keitt, Valencia Pride, Southern Blush, Nam Doc, Carrie, Cushman, Alphonso, Ice Cream, Jakarta, Manila, Malika, and those are just the ones I remember. Best selection i've ever seen. I kid you not, they had over 10 different kinds of guava and probably over 15 different bananas, and easily 10 different pomegranates, 5 different star fruits, 5 different loquats, just a really cool nursery with great plants. Just wanted to share for the benefit of anyone looking for quality tropical fruiting trees.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tropica Mango Rare & Exotic Fruit Nursery

The Rapoza is considered the top of the line for mangos in Hawaii. It is the latest development of the University of Hawaii. It's available here at Frankie's Nursery.
Phone: 808-259-8737
Fax: 808-259-6797

I just called Frankie's Nursery, and was told the Rapoza mango trees had just been grafted, wouldn't be available for sale until they were growing well.
But they don't ship to California. BUMMER! Other states-yes.
Around a month ago, looking for a Rapoza and Gouveia mango tree, I called/emailed around eight Hawaiian nurseries, posted on Tropical Fruit and Hawaii Gardenweb forums,but no luck.
Rapoza scions for grafting can be special ordered from Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens in Florida, but they also don't ship to California.
T.Tropics nursery says they don't do custom grafting of mango trees, even if I arranged to have the Rapoza scions sent to them in Florida, since they will ship to California.
My search for a Rapoza mango tree is at a dead end for now. If anyone has some ideas, short of flying to Hawaii or Florida, they would be welcome.

I just visited Frankie's Nursery yesterday. THE GRAFTED RAPOZA MANGO IS NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT. If California restricts plant shipment from Hawaii, Why not have it shipped to a friend at a adjacent state, drive over and pick it up.

Tropica Mango Nursery has moved and they do have Keitt, Glenn and bunch of other mangos.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tropica Mango Rare Fruit Nursery