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Large Grafted Mallika Mango Tree

Ready to flower and fruit in your home! This is the most famous of the cultivars from that island 90 miles south of Key West. Flavorful, compact, and good yields. If it knew how to cook I’d marry it.  Grab this tree today and select if delivery or planting is needed! Mango growing guide Plant facts at a glance Botanical name: Mangifera indica What ships: Large container tree (see listing) Mature size: Standard mango trees can reach 30–40 ft or more in the ground. With yearly pruning after harvest, most home growers keep them at 10–15 ft. Sun: Full sun (8+ hours). Needs good drainage. Once established it tolerates South Florida's sandy and rocky soils. Water: Water deeply 2–3 times a week the first few months, then about weekly in dry spells. Established trees are fairly drought tolerant. Avoid soggy soil. Cold hardiness / USDA zones: USDA zones 10–11, and warm spots in 9b. Young trees are damaged near 30–32°F and mature trees at about 25°F. North of zone 10, keep it in a container or protect it from frost. Time to fruit: Grafted trees often flower within 1–3 years and fruit in about 3–4 years. Florida mangoes mostly ripen May–September, depending on variety. Taste and uses: Fresh eating, smoothies, juices, salsas, chutneys, desserts and drying. Green mango is used in pickles and salads. Container vs. in-ground: Compact ('condo') varieties do well for years in a 15–25 gallon pot with pruning. Standard varieties are best in the ground in zone 10b–11. Care Fertilize young trees lightly every 1–2 months in the growing season with a fruit-tree mix (for example 6-6-6 or 10-10-10 with minors), tapering off as the tree matures. Prune right after harvest to keep the tree low and open. Avoid heavy pruning in late fall, because that removes next year's flowers. Watch for anthracnose on flowers and fruit in wet weather. Good airflow and copper sprays (per label) help. Mulch 2–4 in. deep, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk. Frequently asked questions How long until a grafted mango tree fruits? Grafted trees usually flower within 1–3 years and set useful crops in about 3–4 years. Seedling trees can take 5–8 years. Can I grow a mango tree in a pot? Yes, especially dwarf or 'condo' types. Use a large, well-draining pot (15–25 gallons once established), prune after harvest, and move it inside if frost threatens. How cold can a mango tree handle? Young trees can be damaged near freezing (30–32°F). Cover or move potted trees when cold is forecast. Why are my mango flowers turning black? Usually it's anthracnose, a fungus that spreads in rainy or humid weather during bloom. Good airflow and a labeled fungicide during flowering help. Do you ship to my state? Yes. Ships nationwide, with shipping calculated at checkout. Local pickup in Miami and delivery in Miami-Dade also available. Questions? Call or text Tony at 786-774-2125. Growing information is based on University of Florida IFAS Extension guidance. Results vary with climate and care.