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Late fruiting mango tree

9 years ago

Hello I have a late blooming mango that I planted a few years ago and would love to confirm the name. When I was given the seedling years ago the person had mentioned that it was an Indian variety. It seem to have little fiber and the tree has a compact shape. Itook these photos a few minutes ago so the lighting is not so good , thanks for your help.

Comments (16)

  • 9 years ago

    Looks like a Alfonso

    bradisha thanked Glenn Jones(9b)
  • 9 years ago

    Thank you :)

  • 9 years ago

    It does look (visually) like Alphonso except according to this website they ripen June/July and yours look to be a much later season variety...SO many out there now its almost difficult to tell, either way LUCKY you!! Enjoy them!!

    http://tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/alphonso-mango.shtml

    bradisha thanked puglvr1
  • 9 years ago

    Thank you Puglvr1, yes when I google Alphonso mango the fruiting time noted seems different from my tree. I have another mango tree and the fruit on this one always ripen at least 2 months after the other mango variety fruit is finished. This mango tree also seems to enjoy a rest as I had no fruit in 2016 but had a large harvest in 2015 and this year only a portion of the tree fruited.

  • 9 years ago

    Enjoy your mangoes

    bradisha thanked jhl1654
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone for your input :) I would like to add that the ripened mango has some fiber and flesh is dark orange and wonderfully sweet.

  • 9 years ago

    Since it has some fiber its possible it's a seedling? As long as you like it that's the important thing... Enjoy them!!

    bradisha thanked puglvr1
  • 9 years ago

    The mango harvest is now winding down, there are about a dozen left on the tree and I am enjoying themThank you.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Wow, here I am with only two crops of fruits, bananas and mango's, - concentrating mostly nowadays on the bananas 'cause my last mango dropped two months ago, and I see your post about your late season mango's. Nice to focus again on my favorite fruit, if only for a day or so ! ( smile )

    Having dealt with only about 15 different mango trees over the last 20 years, I have no clue as to what type your late season fruit is. The only late season guys I have dealt with are Valencia Pride, Kent, Tebow and Bailey's Marvel,... and from what I see yours doesn't look like any of them.

    The good news of course is that the fiber is minimal and you enjoy eating them. Hmmm, enjoying freshly picked mango's this late in the season,...cool, very cool ! lol

    bradisha thanked jofus, ( Englewood, Fl zone 10a )
  • 9 years ago

    I just picked my last 2 Keitts yesterday...this is actually early for this variety. Last year I picked my last few the end of Sept early Oct. I think the heavy rains caused the fruits to ripen a month earlier than usual...Keitt is the latest mango variety season I know of...In California Keitt can last till almost Thanksgiving...they are usually about a month or so later than Florida...Enjoy!

  • 9 years ago

    Puglvr1, how do you like the taste of the Keith's, compared to other mango's you've tasted ?

  • 9 years ago

    It's not as delicious as Glenn... since Keitt is a very late season mango I really like it. Its sweet, no fiber and the fruits are very large. Visually speaking the mango isn't a "pretty" fruit...it stays green even when it's ripe. Only the few that gets direct sun on the tree has a slight blush. I've had 2-3 lbs fruits and I've seen some pictures at almost 5 lbs! I guess they are capable of producing very large fruits especially if the tree is not over loaded...the more fruits it has the smaller the size. I especially enjoy them because when all the others are gone by July...I know I still have some to eat through Sept. :o)

    bradisha thanked puglvr1
  • 9 years ago

    The last mango on the tree was harvest today, just before hurricane Irma is suppose to be passing by, stay safe all

  • 9 years ago

    Be safe bradisha, check in after the storm and let everyone know that you are OK.

    bradisha thanked Glenn Jones(9b)
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Hi everyone the tree is loaded with blossoms this year, the most I have ever seen