I'm Tony. Most people who ask me for a "condo mango" live in a townhouse, have a small fenced yard, or want a tree in a big pot on the patio. Good news: you don't need half an acre to grow great mangoes in Miami. You need the right variety and one pruning a year. Here's what I actually grow and sell for small spaces, and how I'd choose between them.
What makes a mango a "condo" or dwarf mango?
There's no true dwarf rootstock for mango here. "Condo" mangoes are varieties that grow slowly and stay compact, so with a yearly trim right after harvest you can keep them around 8–10 feet. Plant a big standard variety like Kent in a small yard and you'll fight it every year. A condo variety works with you.
My picks for small Miami yards and patios
Carrie: the sweet, fiberless classic
Carrie is the one I recommend most. It stays compact and the fruit is fiberless with rich, sweet flesh. Our Carrie (Condo) Mango, grafted, 24" in a 3 gal pot is $60.00. If you're in Miami-Dade and want a bigger head start, the Dwarf Carrie Mango 7 Gal is $101.99 for the tree, and you can add local delivery or planting as options on the page.
Pickering: bears young, great in a container
Pickering is my pick for a pot or the smallest yard. It's naturally compact and bears young, so you're not waiting forever for your first fruit. Our Pickering Mango, grafted, 3 gallon is $63.99.
Want two? Condo duo
Two compact varieties give you more fruit and a longer season from the same small space. The Condo Mango Gift Duo (Pickering + Valencia Pride) is $119.00 and includes 10-10-10 fertilizer. Valencia Pride gets bigger than Carrie or Pickering, so plan to prune it every year.
Also compact, check stock
Angie and Maya are compact varieties we carry too, but they sell out. Check the grafted mango collection or dwarf fruit trees to see what's ready right now.
Quick comparison
| Variety | Best for | What we sell |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | Small yards; sweet, fiberless fruit | 3 gal grafted ($60.00); 7 gal ($101.99, Miami-Dade options) |
| Pickering | Containers and the tightest spaces; bears young | 3 gal grafted ($63.99) |
| Pickering + Valencia Pride | Two trees, more fruit | Condo Mango Gift Duo ($119.00) |
Prices and stock as of late October 2026. Check each product page for current availability.
Growing a condo mango in a pot
- Pot size: Start in at least a 15–25 gallon pot with drainage holes, and size up as it grows.
- Mix: Use a fast-draining mix. Mango hates wet feet.
- Sun: Give it full sun, 6–8 hours or more.
- Water: Water when the top couple of inches dry out. Pots dry fast in our summers.
- Prune: Do it right after harvest, not in fall, so you don't cut off next year's flowers. See pruning mango trees after harvest.
Planting in the ground
In Miami's rocky limestone, dig wide rather than deep, set the tree at the same depth it sat in the pot, and never bury the graft. My full step-by-step is in How to Plant a Grafted Mango Tree in Florida, and a Fruit Tree Planting Kit covers the basics.
What arrives if we ship it
Local customers can pick up or use the Miami-Dade options. For shipped orders, we repot the tree into a 1 gallon nursery container for the box. That's what keeps it safe in transit, and most shipped plants weigh about 2–4 lb. We ship Monday through Thursday, nationwide (except California, Arizona and Hawaii). See our shipping policy for details.
FAQ
Which condo mango is best for Miami?
For a small yard, Carrie, for its flavor. For a pot, Pickering, because it stays compact and bears young.
Can I really grow a mango in a pot?
Yes, with a compact variety, a big fast-draining pot and a yearly trim after harvest.
How tall do condo mangoes get?
With yearly pruning you can hold them around 8–10 feet. Left alone, they'll get bigger.
When should I plant?
Late spring into the start of the rainy season is ideal in Miami. See When to Plant Fruit Trees in Miami.
Still deciding? Read Carrie vs. Pickering vs. Valencia Pride, or text me, Tony, at 786-774-2125.
Sources: University of Florida IFAS Extension mango fact sheets. Results vary with site and care.
